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shofmannx20 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is providing medication education to a client with hypertension. The nurse teaches the client that the physician ordered a diuretic to decrease the amount of fluid in his body. Which statement best describes the nurse's instruction?

1. The nurse provided appropriate medication education.
2. The nurse explained the drug's mechanism of action.
3. The nurse taught the client about a prototype drug.
4. The nurse explained the consequences of not using the drug.

Question 2

The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about the pharmacological classification of drugs. The instructor evaluates that learning has occurred when the students make which response?

1. An anti-anginal treats angina.
2. A calcium channel blocker blocks heart calcium channels.
3. An antihypertensive lowers blood pressure.
4. An anticoagulant influences blood clotting.

Question 3

A client says to the admitting nurse, Why do you need to know the names of all the over-the-counter supplements I take? They aren't drugs. Which of the nurse's responses are appropriate?

1. The admitting physician needs to know everything you are taking.
2. You're right. I'm not sure why the admitting paperwork asks for this information. Would you mind listing them anyway?
3. The law requires us to keep a list of over-the-counter drugs and supplements that you are taking.
4. It is true that supplements are not considered drugs; however, some of these products can cause adverse effects with prescribed drugs.
5. We need to know if you are having an allergic reaction to one of them.

aruss1303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: A drug's mechanism of action explains how a drug produces its effect in the body. The nurse did not explain the consequences of not using the drug. The nurse is not teaching the client about a prototype drug. The education was most likely appropriate, but this response is too vague.

Answer to Question 2

You just saved me a lot of time.

Answer to Question 3

Correct Answer: 1,4
Rationale: The health care providers involved in this client's care will need to know everything she is takingboth prescription and over-the-counter (OTC).