Ch 2. Application of Pharmacology in Nursing Practice

Question 1

What are the nurses must know if administering drug to a client? (4pts)

Answer 1

• what meds are appropriate for the client
• what drugs are contraindicated for the client
• probable consequence of the interactions between drug and client
• expected therapeutic effects, side effects and adverse effects

Question 2

What are the nurse’s role as advocate?

Answer 2

• last line of defense for the client
• ethical and legal responsibilities.

Question 3

What are the 8 application of pharmacology in client care?

Answer 3

1. preadministration assessment
2. dosage and administration
3. promoting therapeutic effects
4. min adverse effects
5. min adverse interactions
6. making as needed (PRN) decisions
7. evaluating responses to medication
8. managing toxicity

Question 4

Which app., of pharm in client care is associated with collecting baseline data & identifying high-risk patients?

Answer 4

preadministration assessment

Question 5

Which app., of pharm in client care is associated with not administering any drug if you do not understand the reason for its use?

Answer 5

dosage and administration

Question 6

Which app., of pharm in client care is one of the most important aspects of drug therapy?

Answer 6

promoting therapeutic effects

Question 7

What does PRN mean?

Answer 7

pro re nata, meaning as needed