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WorksheetsNursing Process in Pharmacology
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
First step of the nursing process in pharmacology
Diagnosis
Assessment
Planning
Implementation
Correct format for a nursing goal statement
The patient will ___ by ___
The nurse will ensure ___ by ___
The doctor will prescribe ___ by ___
The caregiver will assist ___ by ___
Major risk associated with NSAID use
Gastrointestinal bleeding and renal impairment
Liver failure
Cardiovascular disease
Respiratory distress
What should the nurse do if a medication order is unclear?
Administer the medication as ordered
Hold the medication and clarify with the prescriber
Document the order in the patient's chart
Contact the pharmacy for clarification
Six rights of medication administration
Right patient, drug, dose, time, route, documentation
Right patient, drug, dose, time, frequency
Right patient, drug, dose, time, location
Right patient, drug, dose, time, method
Why should extended-release medications never be crushed?
Crushing can cause overdose and toxicity
Crushing makes the medication more effective
Crushing allows for faster absorption
Crushing reduces side effects
Primary neurotransmitter enhanced by benzodiazepines
Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Norepinephrine
Four phases of pharmacokinetics
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
Inhalation, Circulation, Transformation, Elimination
Intake, Processing, Distribution, Removal
Synthesis, Storage, Release, Degradation
DMARDs ending in “-mab” indicate
Immunosuppressive therapy
Antibiotic treatment
Pain management
Hormonal therapy
Neurotransmitters decreased in depression
Serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine
Acetylcholine, glutamate, GABA
Histamine, oxytocin, endorphins
Epinephrine, cortisol, adrenaline
Primary neurotransmitter involved in psychosis
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
GABA
Examples of high-alert medications
Insulin
Ibuprofen
Amoxicillin
Aspirin
What must the nurse do BEFORE administering any medication?
Assess allergies, vital signs, labs, and patient understanding
Administer medication without checking
Only check the patient's name and date of birth
Skip the assessment if the patient is in pain
Why are patients with low albumin at risk for toxicity?
More free drug is available
Less drug is metabolized
Increased drug clearance
Higher protein binding of drugs
Which nursing process step determines if goals were met?
Assessment
Diagnosis
Evaluation
Implementation
Dangerous food interaction with MAOIs
Tyramine-containing foods
Gluten-rich foods
High-sugar foods
Low-fat dairy products
Early risk when starting antidepressant therapy
Increased suicidal ideation
Improved mood
Decreased anxiety
Weight gain
Key teaching for probenecid
Increase fluid intake to prevent kidney stones
Take with food to enhance absorption
Avoid sunlight exposure while on medication
Limit fluid intake to reduce kidney workload
Hallmark signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
High fever, muscle rigidity, altered mental status
Severe headache, nausea, vomiting
Dizziness, blurred vision, fainting
Rapid heartbeat, excessive sweating, tremors
Primary action of NSAIDs
Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
Increase prostaglandin synthesis
Block leukotriene production
Enhance platelet aggregation
