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Which record may be updated in pencil and then discarded when the patient is discharged from the hospital? A. PRN record B. Kardex record C. Graphic record D. Patient education record - B. Kardex record Which sequence of actions is correct when preparing to administer a controlled substance to a patient if an automated dispensing system is not available? (put steps in order A through D) A. Unlock the cabinet B. Count the contents in the cabinet with another nurse C. Verify time interva...

Which statements are limitations of administering medication through the oral route? Select all that apply. A. Insulin and gentamicin are destroyed by digestive fluids B. Absorption is the slowest and least dependable C. The digestive system enzymes are bypassed D. Teeth can be damaged or discolored by enteral medications E. Medication cannot be administered orally to patients who are likely to aspirate or are unconscious - A, B, D, E Which equipment would the nurse use to measure less t...

Which stage of new drug development involves giving the medication to large numbers of individuals with the disorder that the medication intends to treat? A. Developmental stage - phase 1 B. Developmental stage - phase 2 C. Developmental stage - phase 3 D. Postmarketing surveillance stage - C. Developmental stage - phase 3 Which legislation was enacted to stimulate development and availability of drugs to treat rare diseases? A. The Food and Drug Act of 1979 B. The Fast Tracking rules C...

Patient comes in with symptoms of mania followed by periods of depression; what is it? - bipolar 1 patient comes in with hypomania/regular mood (euthymic) followed by periods of depression, what is it? - bipolar 2 how many symptoms of mania must you have to have "full" mania? - seven of thirteen what is the difference between mania and hypomania? - hypomania has less severe symptoms; 3 symptoms over shorter period of time (hypomania) Cyclothymia - a disorder that consists of mood swings ...

How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? - Low albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: - is considered a contraindication to administer that drug. What is the drugs half-life? - Half-life specifically means the amount of time it takes for an administered drug to be halfway cleared from the system. Peak of action: - the time between drug administration and maximum concentration of dr...

What factors are associated with clinical judgment when prescribing medications? - Prescribing a drug is based on a thorough assessment of the patient and the patient's environment. The determination of potential medical and nursing diagnoses, a review of the potential alternative therapies, specific knowledge about the drug chosen, and the disease process it is going to treat, known as patient centered care. The best therapy is usually the least invasive, least expensive, and the least li...

The nurse is preparing to conduct a health history. Which of these statements best describes the purpose of a health history? A. To provide an opportunity for interaction between patient and nurse. B. To provide a form for obtaining the patient's biographic information. C. To document the normal and abnormal findings of a physical assesment. D. To provide a database of subjective information about the patient's past and current health. - To provide a database of subjective information ab...

The nurse is providing nutrition information to the mother of a 1 year old child. Which of these statements represents accurate information for this age group? A. It is important to maintain adequate fat and calorie intake. B. The recommended dietary allowances for an infant are the same as for an adolescent. C. At this age the baby's growth is minimal so caloric requirements are decreased. D. The baby should be placed on skim milk to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease when older...

what are some psychiatric historical events that have occurred in the early psychiatric era? - 18th century- state asylums created, 600,000 residents were in them, 1st school or psychiatric nursing was created in 1882, deinstitutionalization, shift in role of the nurse from custodial care to professional care. explain what early use of phenothiazine was for in early psych nursing. - it was discovered to help control psychotic behaviors and improve/ clear thinking. what were the two nursing ...

What are the functions of the kidneys? - Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts? - ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone What is type 2 diabetes characterized as? - peripheral tissue insu...