Nursing Process in Pharmacology Flashcards
Giving of drugs is a __________function, it should have a doctor’s order.
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NURSES’ TIME ALLOCATION ON COMMUNICATION: HANDS-ON TASKS, AND LOCATION
Communication:
- With patients (29.99 mins)
- Other nurses (26.68 mins)
Hands-on task:
- Charting in EHR - electronic health record (31.63 mins)
- Reviewing information in EHR (21.51 mins)
- Medication administration (15.70 mins)**
- Getting medications (8.15 mins)**
- Spending on delegable tasks (13.52 mins)
Locations:
- Nurses at patient’s room (60.17 mins)
- Nurses station (53.55 mins)
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QSEN
Nurses with competencies -> safe comprehensive care.
To promote nurses working at top license for high quality care and best outcomes.
Fostering patient family engagement in drug regimen.
GOAL: Safe, timely delivery of drug administration
Quality & Safe education for nurses
includes the collection of
- Illness & drug regimen -medication, health problems, lifestyle:
current history (health assessment, labs) & family history
Swallowing problems
s/s - signs & symptoms
Concerns: side effects, OTC remedies, contraceptives, attitudes & beliefs, compliance
Allergies
Financial barriers - e.g. difficulties with compliance
Dietary barriers - e.g. ulcer
Caregiver needs and support (order, prepare, organize) - Does the px need a caregiver?
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Assessment
Common Side Effects of Drugs in the Brain
Insomnia Amphetamines, Caffeine
Drowsiness Alcohol
Hallucinations LSD
Psychosis Cocaine, PCP, amphetamines
Common Side Effects of Drugs in the Eyes
Blurred Vision PCP
Bloodshot Eyes Marijuana
Common Side Effects of Drugs in the Liver
Cirrhosis Alcohol
Common Side Effects of Drugs in the Lungs
Emphysema Tobacco, Marijuana
Cancer
Common Side Effects of Drugs in the Heart
Heart Attacks Amphetamines, spice
Arrhythmias Cocaine
Common Side Effects of Drugs in the Kidneys
Increase urine Alcohol, caffeine
Common Side Effects of Drugs in the Stomach
Nausea Narcotics
Common Side Effects of Drugs in the Intestines
Constipation Narcotics
