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The Nursing Process
Pharmacology & the Nursing Process
Legal Aspects & Medication Administration
Lifespan Modifications
Miscellaneous
100
Information provided by the patient or family.
What is subjective data.
100
Occur when a medication produces the intended reaction and the therapeutic goal is met.
What is therapeutic effect.
100
Medications which patients may buy without a prescription.
What are over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
100
The general rule for medication use in older adults is to "start ____ and go ______".
What is "start low and go slow".
100
True or false: A prescriber's order is required before OTC drugs may be given in the healthcare setting.
What is true. Although OTC drugs do not require a prescription for purchase, a prescriber's order is required when they are given in a healthcare setting.
200
The step of the nursing process that involves following the plan of care and giving the medication accurately.
What is implementation.
200
Unexpected and undesirable symptoms or problems that arise because of a medication. More severe reactions often require hospitalization and may cause death.
What is an adverse reaction.
200

Category of drugs that are most heavily regulated because of their high potential for abuse. Includes narcotics and some sedatives or tranquilizers.

What are controlled substances.

200
This medication therapy used to reduce symptoms of menopause and prevent calcium loss from bones may lead to increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and breast cancer in some women.
What is hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
200
Most drug metabolism takes place here.
What is in the liver.
300
The step of the nursing process that involves looking at what happens when the care plan is put into action.
What is evaluation.
300
Any unintended reactions or consequences that result from a medication; usually mild and may be beneficial or annoying.
What are side effects.
300
Category of drugs regulated by federal legislation because they are dangerous, and their use must be controlled; may be purchased only when prescribed by an authorized prescriber (i.e. antibiotics, oral contraceptives).
What are prescription or legend drugs.
300
Children may be exposed to drugs in which three ways.
What is transplacentally, direct administration, and through breast milk.
300
When it is discovered that a medication error has been made, what should the nurse do?
What is immediately check the patient.
400
Measurable data obtained during the physical exam. This data also comes from documents (i.e. lab results, ECG, x-rays)
What is objective data.
400
Name the five steps of the nursing process.
What is assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
400

One time order to be given immediately.

What is a stat order.

400

FDA pregnancy risk category where adequate, well-controlled studies in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities. The use of the product is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant.

What is FDA category X.

400
This type of medication order is given as needed based on nurse's judgment of safety and patient need.
What is PRN order.
500

The step of the nursing process where nursing diagnoses are made, goals are set, and care plans are written.

What is planning.

500
Name the six rights of medication administration.
What is the right drug, the right time, the right dose, the right patient, the right route, and the right documentation.
500
Indicates that the drug must be administered until discontinued or for a certain number of doses (i.e. Metoprolol 50mg by mouth daily).
What is a standing order.
500
Likely to produce malformations or damage in the embryo or fetus.
What is teratogenic.
500

The ability of patients to understand and use information that is important in keeping themselves healthy.

What is health literacy.