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leilurhhh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A 34 year old has been on morphine for 6 months after back surgery and has gone to multiple health care providers to obtain prescriptions. Which term best describes this situation?

a. Medication dependence
b. Medication abuse
c. Medication misuse
d. Medication underuse

Question 2

Which guidelines must the nurse follow to appropriately manage electronic patient information? (Select all that apply.)

a. Never share passwords with co-workers.
b. Only the supervisor should have the nurse's password and it should be stored in a protected place.
c. Leave the computer terminal unattended when logged on.
d. Avoid leaving patient information dis-played on a computer where others can see it.
e. Keep the same password for as long as the nurse works at the agency.

bulacsom · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Medication abuse happens when patients repeatedly use an addictive substance (e.g., opioids or alcohol). Medication dependence happens when a patient experiences withdrawal symptoms when the medication is stopped abruptly. Medication misuse includes overuse, underuse, erratic use, and contraindicated use of medications. Patients of all ages misuse medications. Some people use medications for purposes other than their intended effect. Medication underuse occurs when people use medications less than the amount intended when symptoms subside

Answer to Question 2

A, D
To protect patient confidential data the nurse should never share passwords and should change them as directed. Avoid leaving patient information displayed on a computer where others can see it. Avoid leaving the computer terminal unattended when logged on. A good system requires frequent changes in personal passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing and tampering with records.