Drug Basics
This is what happens when a previous dose of medication is no longer working?
Tolerance
What is the purpose of using the Nursing Process during medication administration?
To provide safe and effective care.
What is the priority assessment when giving medication that cause sedation?
Respiratory status
Medications used to treat migraines work by?
Vasoconstricting the blood vessels.
The place of oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange?
The alveoli
This is a harmful, unintended response to a medication.
adverse effects
This part of the nursing process is to assess for effectiveness?
Evaluation
The ________ is the place of metabolism in the class of drugs.
Liver
Name 2 benefits of using Propofol for sedation?
Rapid clearance
Less of a hangover effect
Quicker recovery of anesthesia