The physician has prescribed a nitroglycerine (Nitrodur) patch ...

[james9437]

The physician has prescribed a nitroglycerine (Nitrodur) patch for the patient. What is the best outcome for this patient as it relates to use of the medication?
 
  1. Patient will be able to identify the expiration date of the medication prior to discharge.
  2. Patient will verbalize three side effects of the medication prior to discharge.
  3. Patient will state the reason for receiving the medication prior to discharge.
  4. Patient will demonstrate correct application of the patch prior to discharge.

Question 2

The nurse assesses the patient with diabetes mellitus prior to administering medications. Which questions are important to ask the patient?
 
  1. Are you allergic to any medications?
  2. Are you taking any herbal or over-the-counter medications?
  3. How difficult is it for you to maintain your ideal body weight?
  4. Will you please tell me about the kind of diet you follow?
  5. What other medications are you currently taking?

[juicepod]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: It is important for the patient using a transdermal medication to be able to correctly apply the patch. The patient does not need to identify side effects of the medication in order to correctly apply the patch. The patient does not need to state the reason for the medication in order to correctly apply the patch. The patient does not need to identify the expiration date of the medication in order to correctly apply the patch.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale: These questions refer specifically to medications. Diet and ideal body weight are important questions, but do not refer specifically to medication administration.

[james9437]

Gracias!

[xiazhe]

Great answer, keep it coming