Author Question: When a drug is ordered for a client, what is the nurse responsible for knowing and understanding ... (Read 29 times)

stevenposner · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When a drug is ordered for a client, what is the nurse responsible for knowing and understanding about the drug?

2. Drug classification, contraindications, adverse effects, gender considerations, and cost of therapy
3. Drug classification, contraindications, special considerations, and severity of adverse effects
4. Name, intended use, effects, contraindications, special considerations, and adverse effects

Question 2

Bioavailability of a drug can be affected by many factors. Which factor does not affect the bioavailability of a drug?

1. Inert ingredients
2. Rate of absorption
3. Safety margin
4. Tablet compression

pami445 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Name, intended use, special considerations, and adverse effects alone do not give the nurse a complete understanding of the drug.
Rationale 2: Drug classification, contraindications, and adverse effects are important for the nurse to know. Gender considerations and cost of therapy are not always necessary to know before giving a drug.
Rationale 3: Drug classification, contraindications, special considerations, and severity of the adverse effects do not give the nurse all the information needed to protect the client during drug administration.
Rationale 4: Name, intended use, effects, contraindications, special considerations, and adverse effects give the nurse the information needed to safely administer the drug as ordered.
Global Rationale: Name, intended use, effects, contraindications, special considerations, and adverse effects give the nurse the information needed to safely administer the drug as ordered. Name, intended use, special considerations, and adverse effects alone do not give the nurse a complete understanding of the drug. Drug classification, contraindications, and adverse effects are important for the nurse to know. Gender considerations and cost of therapy are not always necessary to know before giving a drug. Drug classification, contraindications, special considerations, and severity of the adverse effects do not give the nurse all the information needed to protect the client during drug administration.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Inert ingredients can affect the bioavailability of a drug.
Rationale 2: Rate of absorption can affect the bioavailability of a drug.
Rationale 3: Safety margin will not affect the bioavailability of a drug.
Rationale 4: Tablet compression can affect the bioavailability of a drug.
Global Rationale: Safety margin will not affect the bioavailability of a drug. Inert ingredients, the safety margin, and the tablet compression can all affect the bioavailability of a drug.