NURSING NU1005 (NURSING NU1005)

Chapter 02: Safely Preparing and Giving Drugs Workman & LaCharity: Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety, 2nd Edition Last document update:   ago

Chapter 02: Safely Preparing and Giving Drugs Workman & LaCharity: Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety, 2nd Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE BASIC CONCEPTS 1. How soon should a drug ordered as “STAT” be administered? a. Immediately b. With the next meal c. At the same time every day d. Only when the stomach is completely empty ANS: A A STAT order is written by a prescriber for a drug to be administered once and immediately. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p...

Chapter 11: Drugs That Affect the Immune System Workman & La Charity: Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety, 2nd Edition,100% CORRECT Last document update:   ago

Chapter 11: Drugs That Affect the Immune System Workman & La Charity: Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety, 2nd Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE BASIC CONCEPTS 1. What is the role of the T lymphocyte (T cell) in the development of long-lasting antibody- mediated immunity? a. Enhancing the sensitized B lymphocyte’s production of antibodies on second and subsequent exposure to the same antigen b. Preventing general immune responses from becoming excessive and leading...

Exam (elaborations) NURSING NU1005 Last document update:   ago

1. What types of drugs prevent or control nausea/vomiting? 2. How is retching different from vomiting? 3. Nausea/vomiting from which cause is helped best by antihistamines? 4. Which common drug for nausea/vomiting is a 5HT3-receptor antagonist? a. Metoclopramide 5. Which drug for nausea/vomiting can cause decreased sweating and increased risk for overheating? a. Meclizine (Antivert) b. Ondansetron (Zofran) c. Trimethobenzamide (Tigan) d. Prochlorperazine (Compazine) 6. Whi...