Author Question: A nurse has administered an opioid drug to a patient. Which action would be most appropriate for the ... (Read 29 times)

mynx · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse has administered an opioid drug to a patient. Which action would be most appropriate for the nurse to do immediately after administering the drug?

A) Monitoring the vital signs of the patient
B) Documenting administration of the drug
C) Informing the patient about the type of drug
D) Updating the physician regarding the patient's condition

Question 2

A nurse is reading a drug label. Which of the following might help the nurse distinguish between the trade and generic names on the drug label? Select all that apply.

A) The trade name is written in smaller print.
B) The trade name is usually capitalized.
C) The trade name is followed by a registration symbol.
D) The trade name is often in parentheses.
E) The trade name is found under the generic name.

joanwhite · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
After administration of any drug, the nurse should immediately document the administration. After the documentation is complete, the nurse can record the patient's vital signs. The patient needs to be informed about the drug before the administration. The physician need not be immediately informed, unless the client develops severe adverse reactions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C
Feedback:
To help the nurse distinguish between the trade and generic names on a drug label, the nurse should know the following: the trade name is usually capitalized, written first on the label, and identified by the registration symbol, whereas the generic name is written in smaller print, often in parentheses, and usually located under the trade name.