Deck 1 Flashcards
When you monitor a patient’s progress, including the patient’s response to a medication, is called What?
Evaluation
Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, what is a safe and measurable outcome criterion for this patient?
Demonstrate correct blood glucose regime
Order reads give 4 mg, 30 minute before procedure, the route is missing, what is your action?
(Missing route), contact the provider
When considering the timing of a drug dose, which factor is to to be considered when deciding when to give a drug?
What was their last meal
When the patient states she takes pills not IV, what is your best answer?
iv is faster acting
When administering parenteral drugs, what is the benefit of parenteral drugs?
Work faster in the first pass
What is considered a drug half life?
The time it takes for half the drug to pass through clients system.
Patients with kidney failure have problems with which pharmacokinetics phase?
Excretion
Which term describes the therapy one receives to keep one comfortable having cancer?
Palliative Care
Which OTC med form works fastest to reduce pain from headache?
Powder
Which type of dosage calculation is commonly in pediatric calculations?
Mg per kg
What is meant by experiencing polypharmacy
Taking multiple meds/drugs
When informed consent has been obtained it indicates what?
The purpose, benefits and hazards
What is important to remember regarding cultural aspects for clients having hypertension?
Control and benefits (diets, lifestyle, control hypotension)
When reviewing schedules for controlled drugs, what correctly describes schedule II drugs?
Abuse or addiction (medical use, but highly addictive-opioids, morphine)
