The nurse would insert the needle at what angle to administer an intradermal injection?
What is
15 degrees
100
An order to administer the drug as needed is an example of what type of order?
What is
PRN
100
The study of drugs and their action on the living organisms is known as?
What is
Pharmacology
100
Used to describe any unusual or abnormal reaction to a drug. It is any reaction that is different from the one normally expected from a specific drug. The inability to to tolerate certain chemicals and drugs is believed to be due to a genetic deficiency. This response is called?
What is
idiosyncratic drug response
100
What is the protocol when a needle stick occurs?
What is
An incident report must be filed immediately
200
The most appropriate size needle for administering an IM injection for a 200-lb male with a non-viscous solution is?
What is
1.5", 20 or 22 gauge
200
The Z-track method is used during the adminisration of which type of injection?
What is
Intramuscular
200
Which governmental agency is responsible for regulating the development and marketing of drugs to ensure safety and efficacy?
What is
Food and Drug Administration
200
A harmful side effect of ASA (aspirin) is?
What is
Gastrointestinal bleeding
200
What should the nurse do with an unused portion of Xylocaine in an ampule after administration?
What is
Discard any unused portion of the Xylocaine in the ampule
300
How soon must each dose of a drug be recorded on the client's medication administration record (MAR)
What is
As soon as possible after administration
300
After administration of a medication a client developes itching and a skin rash. These findings indicate what?
What is
An allergic reaction
300
A response to a medication that is not intended or desired; a side effect.
What is
Adverse drug reaction
300
This interaction occurs when drugs interact with each other and produce an effect that is greater than the sum of their separate actions.
What is
synergistic drug reaction
300
The nurse is preparing a syringe using medication from a vial. What is a recommended guideline for this procedure?
What is
Draw an amount of air into the syringe equal to medication needed.
400
A nurse should use how many methods to identify the client before administering the medication?
What is
2
400
A anti-hypertensive drug is intended to treat what type of condition?
What is
High blood pressure
400
What is the site for metabolism of most drugs?
What is
Liver
400
Children born of mothers using addictive drugs, such as cocaine or heroin, often are born with what?
What is
An addiction to the drug abused by the mother
400
The nurse is administering a tuberculin test (PPD skin test) to
a client. What method would the nurse use for this type of testing?
What is
Intradermal
500
What agency is responsible for the approval of new drugs in the United States?
What is
Food and Drug Administration
500
Which federal legislation classified drugs accordng to their potential for abuse?
What is
Controlled Substances Act
500
What is a recommended guideline for identifying the client after checking the wrist ID band on an alert and oriented client?
What is
Ask the client: "What is your name and birth date?"
500
What guidelines (technique) should the nurse follow when performing a skin test to determine sensitivity?
What is
Withdraw the needle at the same angle at which it was inserted.