Prn order - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter 1: Orientation to Pharmacology Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of: a. clinical pharmacology. b. drug efficacy. c. pharmacokinetics. d. pharmacotherapeutics. ANS: D Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions. Clinical pharmacology is concerned with all aspects of drug–human interactions. Drug efficacy m...

PTCB EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2023/2024 The directions for use for Timoptic is 2 gtts os bid. What is the meaning of os? - ANSWER-left eye What is the Latin abbreviation for "after meals"? - ANSWER-pc An order reads "Tylenol 325mg pr q 4 h prn". What dosage form should be dispensed? - ANSWER-suppositories A pharmacy technician repacks bulk solid dosage forms into unit dosed packages. What expiration date will appear on the package? - ANSWER-50% of labeled expiration date to a max...

ATI Pharmacology Proctor 2023 (questions and answers) A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving intravenous therapy. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a manifestation of fluid volume excess? a. Decreased bowel sounds b. Distended neck veins c. Bilateral muscle weakness d. Thread pulse - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Distended neck veins A nurse is caring for a client who has hyponatremia and is receiving an infusion of a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which of t...

Exam 2: PRN1032/ PRN 1032 Client-Centered Care I | Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/2024 Update| Rasmussen 1. Passive range of motion exercises ~ Answer: ROM joint is moved with assistance 2. Assessment parameters for circulation when a client complains of tin- gling & burning with an elastic bandage ~ Answer: Skin color, temperature ~ Palpate for pedal pulses 3. Possible effects of immobility on the Respiratory system include ~ Answer: Atelec- tasis, decrease lung expansi...

True or False? Med aides may only give a PRN if the nurse has specifically delegated the task for the specific resident and drug? - True. Med aide can't assess the need for a PRN, this must be done by a nurse Med aides can't do what? - Give first doses of new meds Factors affecting drug actions include what? - Weight, age, metabolic rate, and tolerance What are the six rights of med administration? - The right drug, the right person, the right documentation, the right route, the right d...

Chapter 20: Nursing Management: Postoperative Care MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 42-year-old patient is recovering from anesthesia in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). On admission to the PACU, the blood pressure (BP) is 124/70. Thirty minutes after admission, the blood pressure falls to 112/60, with a pulse of 72 and warm, dry skin. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to a. increase the rate of the IV fluid replacement. b. continue to take vital signs every 15 minutes....

What are the 4 basic rules of medication administration? 1. Unlicensed persons can administer only after completing MTTP and receiving medication from the MD board of nursing. 2. Only the registered nurse (RN) may delegate medication administration to a certified medication technician (CMT) 3. All medications MUST have a healthcare professional's order and a pharmacy label to administer. 4. All over-the-counter medications MUST have a healthcare professional and pharmacy label to administer...

Administrator; 87101 a.1. - Answer- Individual designated by the licensee to act on behalf of the licensee in the overall management of the facility Admission Agreement; 87101 a.2. - Answer- All documents that a resident or resident's representative must sign at the time of, or as a condition of admission Adult; 87101 a.3. - Answer- a person who is 18 years or older Advance Health Care Directive; 87101 a.5. - Answer- A written instruction that relates to the provision of health care wh...

Pharmacology Final Exam (Questions from quizzes)| full testbank | GRADED A+ | 2023/24 A patient with which of the following disorders will need a lower dose of most drugs? a. Infection b. Cirrhosis c. Diabetes d. Colitis - b. cirrhosis You are administering a medication to a patient who is in pain. What is the best way to know if the medication worked? a. The patient will ask for the same medication again. b. The patient will tell you that his pain is gone. c. The doctor will tell ...

Surgical Pharmacology Mid-Term Exam questions and answers well illustrated. How is an order for a drug to be taken every 4 hours indicated on a prescription? - correct answers.q4h When a drug travels from the site of administration into the blood stream, it is called: 1. absorption 2. excretion 3. distribution 4. metabolism - correct ption When you tell your friends and family that you are taking a pharmacology class, they ask "What is pharmacology?" You reply th...