NUR 218 Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions and Answers Latest Update
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Nur 218
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Which is a correctly written goal by the nurse?
a. Patient will administer the prescribed dose.
b. Patient will learn to administer insulin.
c. Patient will know how to take insulin correctly.
d. Patient will independently administer the prescribed dose of insulin at the end of 1 hour instructi...
NUR 218 Pharmacology Exam 1
Questions and Answers Latest Update
Which is a correctly written goal by the nurse?
a. Patient will administer the prescribed dose.
b. Patient will learn to administer insulin.
c. Patient will know how to take insulin correctly.
d. Patient will independently administer the prescribed dose of insulin at the end of 1
hour instruction. - Answer-d. Patient will independently administer the prescribed dose
of insulin at the end of 1 hour instruction.
Which information will the nurse include in the patient teaching? (select all that apply)
a. Cost of drugs
b. Administration technique
c. Instructions regarding drug discontinuation
d. Foods to avoid when taking a certain drug
e. Side effects to report to health care provider - Answer-b. Administration technique
c. Instructions regarding drug discontinuation
d. Foods to avoid when taking a certain drug
e. Side effects to report to health care provider
What is the first step of the nursing process when working with patients receiving drug
therapy?
a. Assessment
b. Implementation
c. Planning
d. Evaluation - Answer-a. Assessment
Before information about drug therapy is presented to a patient, it is most important for
the nurse to
a. Determine the patient's reading level.
b. Plan the number of teaching sessions.
c. Assess the patient's readiness to learn.
d. Tell the patient that he or she must comply with the drug therapy. - Answer-c. Assess
the patient's readiness to learn.
During a medication review session, a patient states "I do not know why I am taking all
of these pills." Based on this piece of subjective data, which problem will the nurse
identify?
a. pain
b. knowledge
c. fatigue
d. anxiety - Answer-b
,The nurse is developing goals in collaboration with the patient. Which is the best goal
statement?
a. The patient will self-administer albuterol by taking a deep breath before inhaling.
b. The patient will self-administer albuterol by the end of the second teaching session
c. The patient will independently self-administer the prescribed dose of albuterol by the
end of the second teaching session.
d. The patient will organize his or her medications according to the time each
medication is due. - Answer-c
When developing an effective medication teaching plan, which component will the nurse
identify as most essential?
a. written instructions
b. the patient's readiness to learn
c. use of colorful charts
d. a review of community resources - Answer-b
When developing an individualized medication teaching plan, which topics will the nurse
include? (select all that apply).
a. adherence to the prescribed drug regimen
b. always use the prescribed drug route
c. know the adverse effects to report to the doctor
d. always double the next dose if drug is missed
e. tell the doctor when taking OTC supplements - Answer-a, b, c, e
The Nursing Alliance for Quality Care's focus is for healthcare providers to strive for
what goal?
a. quality and safety in medication administration
b. confidentiality as determined by the patient
c. development of a patient relationship/family engagement
d. patient independence within the family of origin - Answer-c
Which teaching strategy is most likely to succeed in health teaching with the patient and
family?
a. know the reason why each drug was ordered
b. have patients learn the generic names of each pill
c. a repeat demonstration should follow the nurse's teaching
d. have the patient identify the number and color of pills - Answer-c
Prioritize the steps of the nursing process.
a. planning
b. problem (diagnosis)
c. assessment
d. evaluation
e. implementation
f. concept - Answer-concept, assessment, problem (diagnosis), planning,
implementation, evaluation
,The idea of patient-centered quality care by what organization? - Answer-The Nursing
Alliance for Quality Care (NAQC)
Mission of NAQC? - Answer-Advance the highest quality, safety and value of health
care for all individuals
How does NAQC achieve their mission? - Answer-- pt receive right care at right time by
right professional
- nurses advocate and are accountable for consumer-centered, high quality care
- policymakers recognize contributions of nurses in advancing care
What is concept? - Answer-influence delivery of patient care, focuses on patient-
centered care
pertains to pt problems
included health, illness and health promotion
Subjective data - Answer-- current healthy history
- patient s/s
- current meds & concerns
- allergies
- financial barriers
- tobacco & alcohol use
- cultural dietary barriers
- caregiver needs & support system
Objective data - Answer-- physical health assessment
- lab tests
- physician notes
- vital signs
- patient body language
What are patient problems? - Answer-Identifies patient needs & better identifies clinical
practice and plan of care
What is planning? - Answer-Goal-setting and expected outcomes
Components of nursing interventions - Answer-- education
- drug administration
- pt care
- goal-directed behaviors
Factors that promote patient learning - Answer-- readiness to learn
- invested in learning
- conductive, quiet env
- eliminate barriers (pain)
, - tailor to pt education level
- simple written instructions
- advise conditions to call provider
- instructions to minimize side effects
- several sessions
- community resources
- evaluate pt understanding
What is evaluation? - Answer-Determine if goals met and need for follow-up or
document successful goal attainment
The nurse identifies the act that provides for the privacy of patient health information as
the
a. Drug Regulation Reform Act.
b. Drug Relations Act.
c. Food and Drug Administration and Modernization Act
d. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. - Answer-d. Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act.
The nurse identifies the primary purpose of federal legislation is drug regards as
a. Preventing overcharging for drugs.
b. Controlling efforts in drug research.
c. Ensuring public safety.
d. Moderating effective drug usage. - Answer-c. Ensuring public safety.
Which situation regarding controlled substances requires the supervising RN to
intervene?
a. The staff keeps a separate controlled-substances record for all information.
b. Controlled substances are locked away from patients, and all staff members have
keys for necessary access.
c. Opioids are kept under double lock to limit access to them.
d. All discarded or wasted controlled substances are countersigned. - Answer-b.
Controlled substances are locked away from patients, and all staff members have keys
for necessary access.
A nurse is to administer furosemide (Lasix). The nurse is aware that Lasix is the ____
for the drug.
a. Generic name
b. Chemical name
c. Nonproprietary name
d. Brand name - Answer-d. Brand name
A nurse is preparing a client's medications. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take in following legal practice guidelines?
a. teach the client about the medication
b. determine the dosage
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