This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nursing action that would ensure a medication is given to the right patient would be to 1. ... (Read 45 times)

erika

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 522
on: Jul 23, 2018
A nursing action that would ensure a medication is given to the right patient would be to
 
  1. check the patient's identification bracelet.
  2. verify the medication record with the chart.
  3. verify the room number with the chart.
  4. ask the patient to state his or her birth date and Social Security number.

Question 2

A medication that interferes with metabolic functions in cells is called a(n):
 
  1. antibiotic.
  2. alkylating agent.
  3. antimetabolite.
  4. mitotic inhibitor.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

SamMuagrove

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1
Each patient should be asked his or her name as you check the identification bracelet. In a hos-pital, medication should never be given to a patient who is not wearing an identification bracelet.

Answer to Question 2

3
Antimetabolites disrupt normal cell function by interfering with various metabolic functions of the cells.


erika

  • Member
  • Posts: 522
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

steff9894

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

Cystostomy. An artificial opening is made through the urinary bladder wall during this procedure. As Cystostomy. An artificial opening is made through the urinary bladder wall during this procedure. As
Mechanism of Action of Direct-Acting Antispasmodics Mechanism of Action of Direct-Acting Antispasmodics
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density. Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Denture sore mouth in a patient who never removed partial dentures at night. Denture sore mouth in a patient who never removed partial dentures at night.
Video: Causes of Acne

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library