Nursing Process
Example of Objective finding for assessment
Vital Signs, Physical Exam, Labs,
How the body affects a drug (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion).
pharmacokinetics
The pharmacology class which treats bacterial infections
Antibiotics
What does PRN mean
as needed
Which OTC medication is commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Example of Subjective Finding for Assessment
patient complaint, patient's pain level, description of symptoms
How the drug affects the body.
pharmacodynamics
Which pharmacology class is used to open airways in asthma?
Bronchodilators
A medication ordered BID is given:
Twice daily
Which OTC medication is a stool softener?
Docusate (Colace)
The LPN is responsible for determining nursing diagnosis for the patient.
False
Where does most drug metabolism occur?
liver
The pharmacology class, which increases urine production
Diuretics
Which route provides the fastest systemic drug absorption?
IV, Intravenous
Which OTC medication is an NSAID?
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
Examples of Objective data for the nursing assessment.
labs, medical conditions of patient, vital signs, medical record, diagnostic results
Which organ is primarily responsible for drug excretion?
kidneys
Which pharmacology class is used to relieve pain?
Analgesics
SL medications are administered:
Under the tongue
Which OTC medication is an antihistamine?
Diphenhydramine )Benadryl)
Define Auscultation
Listening with a stethoscope
A condition or factor that makes using a drug unsafe.
What is a contraindication?
Which medication class is used to lower blood pressure?
Antihypertensives
The meaning of the abbreviation "PR" means a medication should be given __.
Rectally
A nurse should teach a patient to avoid exceeding the recommended dose of acetaminophen due to risk of:
Liver damage