NURS 1060: APPLICATION OF THE NURSING PROCESS IN
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
why should a student nurse/ rn learn about drugs?
essential for SAFE nursing practice, much more than the five rights its required
why does the nurse need to know?
what meds are appropriate for patient, contraindicated drugs, probable consequences
of the interaction between pt and drug
what role does the nurse play as a patient advocate?
follow pt status closely, identify and intervene to correct mistakes, first to observe and
evaluate drug responses, must know therapeutic response to know ben and harm
-last line of defenect
is it ethically and legally unacceptable to do what?
administer drug that is harmful to pt even if prescribed and dispensed
what are you looking at when taking comprehensive drug history?
rx, otc, herbs, home remedies, recreational drugs and substances, self treatment with
complementary and alternative drugs, and allergies
steps for minimizing adverse effects?
-know adverse effect drug can produce
-time these reactions likely occur
-monitor/ assess adverse interactions
what is important when making PRN decisions?
PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
why should a student nurse/ rn learn about drugs?
essential for SAFE nursing practice, much more than the five rights its required
why does the nurse need to know?
what meds are appropriate for patient, contraindicated drugs, probable consequences
of the interaction between pt and drug
what role does the nurse play as a patient advocate?
follow pt status closely, identify and intervene to correct mistakes, first to observe and
evaluate drug responses, must know therapeutic response to know ben and harm
-last line of defenect
is it ethically and legally unacceptable to do what?
administer drug that is harmful to pt even if prescribed and dispensed
what are you looking at when taking comprehensive drug history?
rx, otc, herbs, home remedies, recreational drugs and substances, self treatment with
complementary and alternative drugs, and allergies
steps for minimizing adverse effects?
-know adverse effect drug can produce
-time these reactions likely occur
-monitor/ assess adverse interactions
what is important when making PRN decisions?
