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Marty

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Many medications have names that sound or look alike. What should a nurse administering two such similar medications do?
 
  a. Check the spelling and name of each medication.
  b. Check the physician's order only.
  c. Ask the team leader to check the order with you.
  d. Ask the patient which one of the medications she takes.

Question 2

The nurse collected information for a patient at the beginning of the shift and found that she had a blood pressure of 198/100. After reporting this information to the RN team leader, the nurse gave the patient the scheduled medication, amlodipine
 
  (Norvasc), 5 mg PO. Which is considered an appropriate evaluation of the patient's response after this medication has been administered?
  a.
  The therapeutic goal of the drug is met.
  b.
  The therapeutic effects and adverse effects are checked.
  c.
  The medication was given 30 minutes late.
  d.
  The medication was given 30 minutes early.


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todom5090

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
It is important to check the spelling of the name and the dose of each medication before any medication is given.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The nurse checks for two types of responses to drug therapy: therapeutic effects and adverse effects. Follow-up blood pressure should be checked to determine if the drug is effective.


Marty

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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