Pharmacology and Nursing Flashcard

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What is the definition of compliance in the context of pharmacology and nursing?

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Implementation of a prescribed course of treatment by a patient

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Which term describes an informed decision by a patient not to adhere to a therapeutic plan? Options: Compliance, Noncompliance, Medication Error, Outcomes

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Noncompliance

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What does the nursing process encompass?

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All steps taken by the nurse in caring for a patient

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What is a medication error?

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An adverse drug event due to inappropriate medication use

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Who is a prescriber in the context of pharmacology?

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Any health care professional licensed to prescribe medications

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Which of the following is the first step in the nursing process? Assessment, Human need statements, Planning with outcome identification, Implementation including patient education

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Assessment

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What type of data includes information available through the senses, such as what is seen, felt, heard, and smelled?

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Objective Data

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In the nursing process, what is the purpose of the planning phase?

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To identify patient-oriented outcomes with time frames

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What does the nurse do after completing the assessment phase?

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Analyzes objective and subjective data

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What is the role of evaluation in the nursing process?

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To monitor patient outcomes