Exam Questions And Correct Answers.
Pharmacotherapy frequently incorporates - Answer the nursing process -- to identify, address, and
evaluate the nursing care of clients throughout their life spans
Steps of the nursing process - Answer 1. Assessment
-gather baseline data pertinent to the client's health concern
2. Diagnosis
3. Planning
4. Implementation
5. Evaluation
During an assessment, baseline data of patient is gathered from various sources such as - Answer -
physical assessment
-subjective & objective data
-health history
-diagnostic testing
-laboratory studies
During the initial interview, it is essential that you obtain information related to the client's current &
past drug history including - Answer -prescription medications
-OTC (over the counter) medications
-herbal products
-dietary enhancement products
-adverse effects/ side effects from any drug
-allergic reactions to medications
-tobacco and/or alcohol use
, Actual or potential health problems are identified during - Answer the diagnosis phase of the nursing
process
Yes or No: Nursing diagnoses are dynamic - Answer Yes. Because they can change throughout the
course of the client's treatment
3 parts of nursing diagnosis - Answer 1. Problem statement
2. Etiology (cause)
3. Manifestations (signs & symptoms)
During the planning phase of nursing process, you work with the client to determine the client's -
Answer goals and outcomes (short term or long term) & must be individualized to meet the client's
needs and addresses the nursing diagnosis
An outcome during the planning phase must include these elements: - Answer 1. Noun (client-focused)
2. Verb
3. Specific & measurable objective
4. Realistic time frame
During the planning phase, nurse also determines - Answer the interventions that are needed to help
the client meet his/her goals
-always consider safe & effective care modalities
When planning care for a client who has been prescribed a medication, a nurse should address two key
factors: - Answer 1. Plan for administering the medication as ordered including:
-time for administration
-compatibility with other drugs
-the need to hold other drugs/food for a time prior to/after administration of the prescribed drug
-route of administration
2. Determine what the client knows or does not know about the drug that has been prescribed
including: