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, if the NP will prescribe it. The NP notes that the information is
from an internet site called “Prism.com.” The NP should tell this
patient that:
this information is probably from a drug advertisement
website.
this is factual, evidence-based material with accurate
information.
the information is from a nonprofit group that will not profit
from drug sales.
internet information is unreliable because anyone can post
information there.
Explanation: Commercial internet sites are identifiable by “com” at the end of their web
address. Many provide reliable information, but others may be more
interested in selling something. Nonprofit groups use “org” at the end of
their web addresses. Internet information is reliable as long as the internet
user is aware of how things are posted and by whom.
, Question 4. A primary care NP is reviewing written information about a newly
prescribed medication with a patient. To evaluate this patient’s
understanding of the information, the NP should ask the patient to:
read the information aloud.
describe how the medication will be taken.
write down questions about the medication.
tell the NP if the information is unclear.
Explanation: To evaluate a patient’s understanding, the NP should ask the patient to
describe in his or her own words what is taught. Asking a patient to read
aloud is sometimes used to assess literacy. Patients who are not literate may
not be able to write down questions and, because of shame, may not tell the
NP that the written information is unclear.
Question 5. A patient is diagnosed with lupus and reports occasional use of
herbal supplements. The primary care NP should caution this
patient to avoid:
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, if the NP will prescribe it. The NP notes that the information is
from an internet site called “Prism.com.” The NP should tell this
patient that:
this information is probably from a drug advertisement
website.
this is factual, evidence-based material with accurate
information.
the information is from a nonprofit group that will not profit
from drug sales.
internet information is unreliable because anyone can post
information there.
Explanation: Commercial internet sites are identifiable by “com” at the end of their web
address. Many provide reliable information, but others may be more
interested in selling something. Nonprofit groups use “org” at the end of
their web addresses. Internet information is reliable as long as the internet
user is aware of how things are posted and by whom.
, Question 4. A primary care NP is reviewing written information about a newly
prescribed medication with a patient. To evaluate this patient’s
understanding of the information, the NP should ask the patient to:
read the information aloud.
describe how the medication will be taken.
write down questions about the medication.
tell the NP if the information is unclear.
Explanation: To evaluate a patient’s understanding, the NP should ask the patient to
describe in his or her own words what is taught. Asking a patient to read
aloud is sometimes used to assess literacy. Patients who are not literate may
not be able to write down questions and, because of shame, may not tell the
NP that the written information is unclear.
Question 5. A patient is diagnosed with lupus and reports occasional use of
herbal supplements. The primary care NP should caution this
patient to avoid:
