Pharm Quiz 1

Which instructions should a nurse provide to a patient who is to start taking amoxicillin/clavulanate [Augmentin]? "Take Augmentin once per day and only at bedtime." "Augmentin may be taken with food or meals." "Avoid taking Augmentin with grapefruit juice." "Use a minimal amount of liquid to swallow the Augmentin."

"Augmentin may be taken with food or meals."

A patient who is receiving vancomycin [Vancocin] IV for a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection asks a nurse, "Why can't I take this medicine in a pill?" Which response should the nurse make? "The prescription could be changed, because vancomycin comes in two forms." "You're allergic to penicillin, and this is the only way this medication can be given." "It will cause too much loss of appetite and nausea if given in the oral form." "It is more effective by IV, because the pill form will stay in the digestive tract."

"It is more effective by IV, because the pill form will stay in the digestive tract."

Which instructions will the nurse include when teaching a patient about cephalosporin therapy? (Select all that apply.) "Notify your healthcare provider if you develop diarrhea." "Take aspirin if you develop a headache." "Notify your healthcare provider if you develop a rash." "Cephalosporins may not be taken with food." "Do not take cephalosporins if you have lactose intolerance."

"Notify your healthcare provider if you develop diarrhea." Notify your healthcare provider if you develop a rash."

The nurse will include which statements when teaching a patient about the use of acetaminophen [Tylenol]? (Select all that apply.) "Acetaminophen is a useful drug for the treatment of inflammation, such as a rheumatoid arthritis." "The most common side effect of treatment with the drug is kidney failure." "Notify your healthcare provider if you notice that your skin or eyes are turning yellow." "Do not routinely use acetaminophen to prevent vaccine-associated fever and pain." "Use of this drug can prevent heart attack and stroke."

"Notify your healthcare provider if you notice that your skin or eyes are turning yellow." "Do not routinely use acetaminophen to prevent vaccine-associated fever and pain."

The nurse should provide which teaching point when administering an enteric-coated oral tablet to a patient? "Chew the tablet before swallowing." "Break the tablet in half before swallowing." "Allow the tablet to be absorbed under the tongue." "Swallow the tablet whole after double-checking the dose."

"Swallow the tablet whole after double-checking the dose.

The nurse should instruct a patient complaining of pain to do what to reduce fluctuations in drug levels? "Take pain medication around the clock at specified intervals and doses." "Take pain medication when the pain level reaches an 8 or 9 on a 1 to 10 scale." "Take pain medication at night before bed and avoid daytime dosing because of drowsiness." "Take pain medication after breakfast and dinner to reduce stomach upset."

"Take pain medication around the clock at specified intervals and doses."

. Which instruction should a nurse include in the discharge teaching for a patient who is to start taking tetracycline? "You may stop taking the pills when you begin to feel better." "Use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors." "You'll have to come back to the clinic for a weekly blood work." "Take the medication with yogurt or milk so you won't have nausea."

"Use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors."

The nurse should include which instructions when teaching a patient about tigecycline therapy? (Select all that apply.) "Use sunscreen when you are outside." "If you have diarrhea more than five times a day, notify your healthcare provider." "Avoid using this drug if you are pregnant." "Stop taking the drug if you experience nausea." "Stop taking the drug if you experience vomiting."

"Use sunscreen when you are outside." "If you have diarrhea more than five times a day, notify your healthcare provider." "Avoid using this drug if you are pregnant.

The nurse is preparing to administer an intravenous (IV) medication. What is the minimum injection time to reduce the risk of harm to the patient? 10 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds 30 minutes

60 seconds

When administering a central nervous system depressant, the nurse should closely observe for drug toxicity in which patient? A 3-week-old neonate A 12-year-old boy A 25-year-old woman A 15-month-old infant

A 3-week-old neonate C

The nurse is monitoring for adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of assigned patients. Which patient is most at risk for the development of drug toxicity? A 30-year-old man admitted for altered mental status A 55-year-old woman with abnormal arterial blood gas values A 70-year-old woman with an elevated creatinine level A laboring 25-year-old woman with a positive Homans' sign

A 70-year-old woman with an elevated creatinine level

A patient receives a medication that produces an uncommon drug response that results from a genetic predisposition. This is? A. idiosyncratic effect B. paradoxical effect C. toxicity D. side effect

A. idiosyncratic effect

Thirty minutes after receiving an intramuscular (IM) injection of penicillin G [Pfizerpen], a patient reports itching and redness at the injection site. Which action should the nurse take first? Elevate the lower legs. Place an ice pack on the site. Make sure the patient stays calm. Administer subcutaneous epinephrine

Administer subcutaneous epinephrine.

Characteristics unique to each patient can influence pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. What characteristics may determine the patient's response to a drug? (Select all that apply.) Age Gender Weight Mood Genetics

Age, Gender, Weight, and Genetics.

A nurse provides discharge instructions for a patient who is taking acetaminophen [Tylenol] after surgery. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which product while taking acetaminophen? Alcoholic drinks Leafy green foods Bananas Dairy products

Alcoholic drinks

Which statements about medication administration would the nurse identify as true? (Select all that apply.) All drugs have the potential to produce undesired effects. Drug therapy often can be enhanced by nonpharmacologic measures. Patients taking two drugs are not likely to have a drug interaction. Nurses' knowledge of pharmacology is more important for standing orders than for PRN medications. Patient adherence is essential in achieving the therapeutic objective of medications.

All drugs have the potential to produce undesired effects. Drug therapy often can be enhanced by nonpharmacologic measures Patient adherence is essential in achieving the therapeutic objective of medications.

A patient receives imipenem (Primaxin) for their disease. This is? A. cephalosporin B. a beta-lactam antibiotic C. a third generation cephalosporin D. a broad-spectrum penicillin

B. a beta-lactam antibiotic

A patient is prescribed a medication because of its efficacy against gram-positive cocci. Which of the following is this? A. linezolid (Zyvox) B. clindamycin (Cleocin) C. erythromycin D. demeclocycline

B. clindamycin (Cleocin)

A patient with peptic ulcer disease has the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. This is best treated with? A. penicillin G B. tetracyclines C. clindamycin (Cleocin) D. linezolid (Zyvox)

B. tetracyclines

This medication does not have anti-inflammatory effects. Which of the following medications is this? A. celecoxib (Celebrex) B. aspirin C. acetaminophen (Tylenol) D. ibuprofen

C. acetaminophen (Tylenol)

A patient is taking insulin and regularly misses a dose during the day. The nurse teaches the patient to know the early signs of hyperglycemia. The nurse is? A. making a prn decision B. obtaining a preadministration assessment C. minimizing adverse effects D. minimizing adverse interactions

C. minimizing adverse effects

When studying the effects of drugs in humans, the nurse is learning about what? Pharmacology Clinical pharmacology Therapeutics Effectiveness

Clinical pharmacology

A patient is prescribed a single-dose medication for treatment of their urinary tract infection. Which medication is this? A. aztreonam B. telvancin (Vibativ) C. ceftaroline (Teflaro) D. fosfomycin (Monurol)

D. fosfomycin (Monurol)

A nurse reviews a new medication that ends with the syllable - cillin. This is most likely which of the following labels for the medication? A. brand name B. proprietary name C. chemical name D. generic name

D. generic name

A patient is given a drug and the nurse wants to know what is the largest effect that medication can produce in the patient. This refers to? A. relative potency B. distribution C. single occupancy theory D. maximal efficacy

D. maximal efficacy

It is most important for the nurse to assess a patient receiving a cephalosporin for the development of which manifestation of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis (AAPMC)? Rigidity Ileus Ascites Diarrhea

Diarrhea

The nurse teaches a patient not to consume alcohol with nitroglycerine, because the blood pressure often drops significantly when nitroglycerine is taken with alcohol. Which drug property does this illustrate? Chemical instability Drug interaction Reversible action Drug selectivity

Drug interaction

. Both IV ampicillin/sulbactam [Unasyn] and gentamicin are ordered for a patient. When administering these medications, the nurse will do what? Ensure that separate IV solutions are used. Use two different peripheral IV sites. Administer the gentamicin first. There are no necessary precautions.

Ensure that separate IV solutions are used.

Which aspect of drug therapy indicates to the nurse whether a drug is having a beneficial effect? Performing a preadministration assessment Evaluating therapeutic responses Minimizing adverse effects Managing toxicity

Evaluating therapeutic responses

The nurse administers 100 mg of drug X by mouth. After the drug moves through the hepatic system, very little active drug is left in the general circulation as a result of what? Therapeutic range First-pass effect Drug half-life Plasma protein binding

First-pass effect

The nurse assesses a patient who takes ibuprofen [Advil] on a regular basis. Which finding does the nurse know is an adverse effect of ibuprofen [Advil] therapy? Hives Hematemesis Dysmenorrhea Jaundice

Hematemesis

Which statements about CDAD associated with clindamycin therapy does the nurse identify as true? (Select all that apply.) Leukopenia commonly occurs. It is a potentially fatal condition. Patients usually experience abdominal pain. Anticholinergics are effective in treating the diarrhea. Clindamycin therapy should be discontinued and vancomycin started.

It is a potentially fatal condition. Patients usually experience abdominal pain. Clindamycin therapy should be discontinued and vancomycin started.

The nurse is preparing a staff education inservice about specific safety measures that reduce patient medication errors. Which measure improves safety for patients during care transition? Medication reconciliation MEDWATCH program Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy Regional Medication Safety Program

Medication reconciliation

A diabetic patient is taught the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia with insulin use. The patient knows to eat fast-acting carbohydrates. This is an example of which goal? Minimizing adverse effects Promoting therapeutic effects Minimizing adverse interactions Managing toxicity

Minimizing adverse effects

A patient who is receiving ceftriaxone has all of these medications ordered. The nurse monitors the patient for an adverse effect related to an interaction with which medication? Regular insulin Ampicillin [Polycillin] Naproxen [Naprosyn] Bisacodyl [Dulcolax]

Naproxen [Naprosyn]

The nurse is caring for a patient prescribed Isoniazid for the treatment of tuberculosis. The nurse should assess for which signs and symptoms of drug-induced liver toxicity? (Select all that apply.) Nausea Malaise Jaundice Vomiting Clear urine

Nausea Malaise Jaundice Vomiting

When performing a skin test for penicillin allergy, the nurse will do what? (Select all that apply.) Inject a tiny amount of the allergen subcutaneously. Observe for a local allergic response. Have epinephrine readily available. Have respiratory support readily available. Administer diphenhydramine [Benadryl] as the first-line agent should anaphylaxis occur.

Observe for a local allergic response. Have epinephrine readily available. Have respiratory support readily available

The nurse identifies which statements about penicillins as true? (Select all that apply.) Penicillins are the safest antibiotics available. The principal adverse effect of penicillins is allergic reaction. A patient who is allergic to penicillin always has a cross-allergy to cephalosporins. A patient who is allergic to penicillin is also allergic to vancomycin, erythromycin, and clindamycin. Penicillins are normally eliminated rapidly by the kidneys but can accumulate to harmful levels if renal function is severely impaired.

Penicillins are the safest antibiotics available. The principal adverse effect of penicillins is allergic reaction. Penicillins are normally eliminated rapidly by the kidneys but can accumulate to harmful levels if renal function is severely impaired.

The nurse identifies which as the goal of drug therapy in the treatment of patients? Cure of the disease Follow-up with the prescriber Correct administration technique Production of maximum benefit with minimum harm

Production of maximum benefit with minimum harm

Which cardiovascular finding does the nurse identify as a possible adverse effect of erythromycin [Ery-Tab] therapy? Heart rate of 52 beats/min Prolonged QT interval Jugular vein distention Grade III diastolic murmur

Prolonged QT interval

The nurse is preparing to give a medication for pain. The label states that the drug is "lipid soluble." How soon should the nurse expect to observe the effects of the drug? Slowly Rapidly Unpredictably Variably

Rapidly

A patient develops flushing, rash, and pruritus during an IV infusion of vancomycin [Vancocin]. Which action should a nurse take? Reduce the infusion rate. Administer diphenhydramine [Benadryl]. Change the IV tubing. Check the patency of the IV.

Reduce the infusion rate.

A patient is receiving vancomycin [Vancocin]. The nurse identifies what as the most common toxic effect of vancomycin therapy? Ototoxicity Hepatotoxicity Renal toxicity Cardiac toxicity

Renal toxicity

When ceftriaxone is administered intravenously, it is most important for the nurse to avoid mixing it with what? Ringer's lactate Normal saline Sterile water D5 0.45% NS

Ringer's lactate

A nurse is preparing to give an oral dose of drug X to treat a patient's high blood pressure. After giving the drug, the nurse finds that it not only reduces the blood pressure without serious harmful effects, but it also causes the patient to have nausea and headache. Based on this information, which property of an ideal drug is this drug lacking? Effectiveness Safety Selectivity Ease of administration

Selectivity

A nurse should teach a patient to observe for which side effects when taking ampicillin? Skin rash and loose stools Reddened tongue and gums Digit numbness and tingling Bruising and petechiae

Skin rash and loose stools Correct

The nurse identifies which drug as a short-acting tetracycline? Tetracycline (generic) Declomycin Vibramycin Minocin

Tetracycline (generic)

The nurse identifies tigecycline [Tygacil] as a derivative of what? Penicillins Cephalosporins Tetracyclines Macrolides

Tetracyclines

. When studying the impact a drug has on the body, the nurse is reviewing what? The drug's pharmacokinetics The drug's selectivity The drug's pharmacodynamics The drug's predictability

The drug's pharmacodynamics

An immunocompromised patient who is receiving piperacillin/tazobactam [Zosyn] develops oozing and bleeding from the gums. Which additional data should the nurse determine? Whether the patient has a fever above 100.5°F Whether the patient reports any painful teeth The most recent platelet count The last time mouth care was given

The most recent platelet count

When questioning a patient about his or her allergic reaction to a drug, the nurse should ask for which additional information? The dose taken The type of reaction Who gave the drug What was eaten with the drug

The type of reaction

What is the objective of drug therapy? To provide maximum benefit with minimal harm To provide minimum benefit with maximum harm To provide total relief of symptoms regardless of harm To provide as much benefit as possible

To provide maximum benefit with minimal harm

The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute as a result of a large dose of pain medication. Which term most accurately describes this reaction? Side effect Toxicity Allergic reaction Idiosyncratic effect

Toxicity

Which statements about vancomycin [Vancocin] does the nurse identify as true? (Select all that apply.) Vancomycin is the most widely used antibiotic in U.S. hospitals. Vancomycin is effective in the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection. Vancomycin is effective in the treatment of MRSA infections. Patients who are allergic to penicillin are also allergic to vancomycin. The major toxicity of vancomycin therapy is liver failure.

Vancomycin is the most widely used antibiotic in U.S. hospitals. Vancomycin is effective in the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection. Vancomycin is effective in the treatment of MRSA infections.

The nurse is preparing to administer a medication with the following order: "Aldomet 250 mg daily." What should the nurse do? Administer the medication as it was given last time. Administer the medication by mouth. Verify the order with the prescriber. Ask the patient how this medication is usually given.

Verify the order with the prescriber.

A patient who has a vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infection is receiving linezolid [Zyvox]. Which laboratory result indicates that the patient is having an adverse effect? White blood cell (WBC) count of 1200 units/L Hemoglobin (Hgb) level of 18 g/dL Potassium level of 3.0 mEq/dL Glucose level of 200 mg/dL

White blood cell (WBC) count of 1200 units/L

A nurse administers a medication that has its only barrier to absorption as being the capillary wall. Which medication route is this? A. intramuscular B. oral C. intravenous D. enteral

A. intramuscular

Which statement by a new nurse indicates that further study is indicated? Effectiveness is the most important property a drug can have. There is no such thing as a safe drug. Drugs are defined as illegal substances. There is no such thing as a selective drug; all medications cause side effects.

Drugs are defined as illegal substances.

The nurse is administering warfarin, an anticoagulant, to a patient with a low albumin level. Which effect of this medication should the nurse expect to observe? Increased PT/INR levels Deep vein thromboses Reduced risk of bruising Increased platelet aggregation

Increased PT/INR levels Correct

What is the ultimate concern for the nurse when administering a drug? Intensity of the response Dosage Route of administration Timing of administration

Intensity of the response

A nurse should recognize that a patient who takes an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor while also taking high-dose aspirin is at risk of developing what complication? Congestive heart failure Liver toxicity Renal failure Hemorrhage

Renal failure

After administering acetylcysteine [Mucomyst] to a patient who overdosed on acetaminophen [Tylenol], a nurse should recognize which outcome as an indicator of the therapeutic effects of acetylcysteine? Absence of jaundice Clear breath sounds Increased bowel sounds Palpable pedal pulses

Absence of jaundice

A nurse instructs the parent of a child with influenza that which medication or medications may be used safely to reduce fever? Ibuprofen [Advil] Naproxen [Aleve] Aspirin [Bayer] Acetaminophen [Tylenol] Indomethacin [Indocin]

Acetaminophen [Tylenol]

Which nursing action results in the most common cause of fatal medication errors? Miscalculation of dosage Miscommunication of drug orders Misreading of the healthcare provider's handwriting Administering a drug intravenously (IV) instead of intramuscularly (IM)

Administering a drug intravenously (IV) instead of intramuscularly (IM)

Before administering celecoxib [Celebrex], it is most important for the nurse to assess the patient for a history of what? Allergy to sulfonamides History of hepatitis C Hypothyroidism Diabetes mellitus

Allergy to sulfonamides

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory value for a patient prescribed atorvastatin [Lipitor]. Which laboratory value is most useful for monitoring this drug? Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) International normalized ratio (INR) C-reactive protein (CRP)

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)

Before administering intravenous (IV) penicillin, the nurse should do what? Flush the IV site with normal saline. Assess the patient for allergies. Review the patient's intake and output record. Determine the latest creatinine clearance result.

Assess the patient for allergies

A nurse gives a medication that refers to the hepatic inactivation of certain oral drugs. This is? A. increased therapeutic action B. first-pass effect C. medication interactions D. ccelerated renal drug excretion

B. first-pass effect

Which of the following medications was the first broad-spectrum penicillin? A. amoxicillin B. penicillin V C. ampicillin D. penicillin G

C. ampicillin

A nurse administers an antihypertensive medication for a patient who has a high systolic blood pressure. Which part of the nursing process is the nurse engaged with? A. assessment B. planning C. implementation D. evaluation

C. implementation

A patient is given a medication that is most often indicated for postoperative pain. Which of the following medications is this? A. aspirin B. ibuprofen C. ketorolac D. celecoxib (Celebrex)

C. ketorolac

A nurse reviews the categories of medication errors. The human factor that causes the highest percentage of medication errors is? A. miscalculation of dosage B. knowledge deficits C. performance deficits D. miscommunication

C. performance deficits

A patient is receiving penicillin G [Bicillin C-R]. Which assessment should the nurse monitor as an indicator of an undesired effect? Cardiac rhythm Serum sodium level Lung sounds Red blood cell (RBC) count

Cardiac rhythm

A nurse instructs a patient to discontinue the scheduled use of high-dose aspirin before undergoing which procedures? (Select all that apply.) Routine dental cleaning Removal of a skin mole Cataract surgery Cholecystectomy Hysterectomy

Cholecystectomy Hysterectomy

A nurse assessing a patient who is 12 years old should associate which complication with the patient's receiving tetracycline as a younger child? Delay in long bone growth Early onset of puberty Severe face and body acne Discoloration of the teeth

Discoloration of the teeth

The nurse is caring for a patient who has jaundice, dark urine, malaise, light-colored stools, nausea, and vomiting. What is this patient most likely experiencing? An idiosyncratic drug effect on the bone marrow Iatrogenic disease of the kidneys Drug toxicity of the liver An allergic reaction

Drug toxicity of the liver

Why is it important for drugs to have ease of administration? Fewer administration errors Less risk of side effects Greater chemical stability Greater likelihood of reversibility

Fewer administration errors

What does the nurse identify as an adverse effect of clindamycin [Cleocin] therapy? Cyanosis and gray discoloration of the skin. Frequent loose, watery stools with mucus and blood. Reduction in all blood cells produced in the bone marrow. Elevated bilirubin, with dark urine and jaundice.

Frequent loose, watery stools with mucus and blood.

Which statements about the care of a patient with aspirin poisoning does the nurse identify as true? (Select all that apply.) Warming blankets are routinely used to raise the patient's temperature. Diuretics and fluid restrictions are needed to correct the fluid overload commonly seen with aspirin poisoning. Bicarbonate infusions are used to reverse acidosis and promote renal excretion of salicylates. Activated charcoal is contraindicated in the treatment of aspirin poisoning. Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis can accelerate salicylate removal.

Hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis can accelerate salicylate removal. Bicarbonate infusions are used to reverse acidosis and promote renal excretion of salicylates.

For which reason should the nurse follow safe medication administration for intravenous (IV) medications? The IV route can result in delayed absorption of the medication. The IV route results in a delayed onset of action. Control over the levels of drug in the body is unpredictable. IV administration is irreversible.

IV administration is irreversible.

A nurse teaches a patient who takes daily low-dose aspirin for protection against myocardial infarction and stroke to avoid also taking which medication? Ibuprofen [Motrin] Zolpidem [Ambien] Loratadine [Claritin] Diphenhydramine [Benadryl]

Ibuprofen [Motrin]

The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of penicillin. Before administering the medication, the nurse assesses the patient's allergy history. Which aspect of drug therapy does this represent? Making PRN (as needed) decisions Evaluating therapeutic effects Ensuring proper dosage Identifying high-risk patients

Identifying high-risk patients

Which laboratory result should a nurse monitor more frequently when a patient is receiving clarithromycin [Biaxin] and warfarin [Coumadin]? Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) Platelet count Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) International normalized ratio (INR)

International normalized ratio (INR)

A patient is scheduled to start taking aspirin for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse anticipates that which medication most likely will be prescribed? Docusate sodium [Colace] Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) Pantoprazole [Protonix] Furosemide [Lasix]

Pantoprazole [Protonix]

Before administering a cephalosporin to a patient, it is most important for the nurse to assess the patient for an allergy history to what? Soy products Peanuts Penicillins Opioids

Penicillins

A nurse observes a red streak and palpates the vein as hard and cordlike at the intravenous (IV) site of a patient receiving cefepime [Maxipime]. Which assessment should the nurse make about the IV site? An allergic reaction has developed to the drug solution. The drug has infiltrated the extravascular tissues. Phlebitis of the vein used for the antibiotic has developed. Local infection from bacterial contamination has occurred.

Phlebitis of the vein used for the antibiotic has developed.

The nurse is managing the care of a group of patients with cancer who will be receiving chemotherapy. The nurse defines goals, sets priorities, identifies interventions, and establishes criteria for evaluating success. Which phase of the nursing process does this represent? Assessment Planning Implementation Evaluation

Planning

A patient is admitted to the hospital with a medical diagnosis of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). When taking the patient's history, a nurse recognizes which information as the most important? Plays a contact sport and is an athlete Currently resides in a long-term care facility Did not complete the last course of antibiotics Had gallbladder surgery in the previous month

Plays a contact sport and is an athlete

A patient who has rheumatoid arthritis is scheduled to start taking celecoxib [Celebrex]. A nurse should recognize which factor from the patient's history as a contraindication to taking this medication? Hypothyroidism Recent heart bypass surgery Positive tuberculin skin test result Allergy to penicillin

Recent heart bypass surgery

A new graduate nurse preparing to administer medications knows that which of the following is required for a drug to move through the body? Selectivity and effectiveness The ability to cross membranes Development of an electric charge A transporter protein

The ability to cross membranes

The nurse is preparing to give a drug with certain properties. Which property of the drug is the most compelling indication that it should not be given? The drug produces an unwanted side effect. The drug is difficult to administer. The drug's effects are reversible. The drug is not effective for its intended purpose.

The drug is not effective for its intended purpose.

A nurse prepares to administer acetaminophen [Tylenol] to a patient with an oral temperature of 101.7°F. Which preparation would the nurse expect to have the most rapid onset of action? Tylenol elixir Tylenol tablets Tylenol capsules Tylenol gel caps

Tylenol elixir

The nurse is obtaining a drug history for a patient admitted to the unit. The nurse obtains information about past and present health histories, currently used prescription drugs, behavioral factors, and use of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. What other information does the nurse need to obtain? (Select all that apply.) Use of recreational drugs and substances Usual sleep patterns and disturbances Highest level of education completed Use of herbal remedies Self-treatment with complementary and alternative drugs

Use of recreational drugs and substances se of herbal remedies Self-treatment with complementary and alternative drugs

When educating patients about their medications, the nurse includes information about which topics? (Select all that apply.) What to do if a dose is missed The duration of treatment Prescription of drug coverage The method of drug storage Symptoms of adverse effects

What to do if a dose is missed The duration of treatment The method of drug storage Symptoms of adverse effects