An important concept taught by the nurse when providing ...

[robinn137]

An important concept taught by the nurse when providing medication teaching is the need to provide a complete list of medications taken to health care providers to avoid what?
 
  A) Spending large amounts of money on medications
  B) Allergic reactions to medications
  C) Drugdrug interactions
  D) Critical concentrations of medications in the body

Question 2

The nurse admits a patient suspected of having a fungal infection. What action will the nurse need to take before a systemic antifungal can be prescribed? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Initiate IV therapy.
  B) Assess history of liver or kidney disease.
  C) Obtain a culture of the fungus.
  D) Request the patient sign a consent form.
  E) Assess history of lymphatic disease.

[lin77x]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
It is important that all health care providers have a complete list of the patient's medications to avoid drugdrug interactions caused by one provider ordering a medication, unaware of another medication the patient is taking that could interact with the new prescription. Using the same pharmacist for all prescriptions will also help to prevent this from happening. Informing the provider of all medications taken will not reduce costs of medications, which is best accomplished by requesting generic medications. Allergies should be disclosed to all health care providers as well, but this is not why it is important to provide a complete list of medications taken. Critical concentrations are desirable because that is the amount of drug needed to cause a therapeutic effect, or, in other words, to have the effect the drug is prescribed for.

Answer to Question 2

B, C
Feedback:
The nurse would assess the patient for history of liver or kidney disease because systemic antifungals carry a higher risk of adverse effects and toxicity in patients with disease of these organs. A culture to determine the type of fungus should also be performed to increase the likelihood of the correct medication being prescribed. Not all antifungals are administered IV so this may not be necessary and would not be initiated until a drug was prescribed. A consent form is not needed by most facilities. History of lymphatic disease would not be associated with concern related to antifungal medications.

[robinn137]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[lin77x]

Great! Please up vote