Author Question: The nurse is preparing a medication that is new to the market and cannot be found in the nurse's ... (Read 41 times)

arivle123 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is preparing a medication that is new to the market and cannot be found in the nurse's drug guide. Where can the nurse get the most reliable information about this medication?

A) Package insert
B) Another nurse
C) Drug manufacturer
D) Physician

Question 2

What would be the teaching priority for a diabetic patient being treated with a nonselective beta-blocker?

A) To take his own pulse
B) To weigh himself once a week at the same time of day
C) To avoid smoke-filled rooms
D) To understand signs and symptoms of hypo- or hyperglycemic reaction

jrpg123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
The most reliable information about the drug can be found on the package insert supplied by the manufacturer because it was prepared according to strict Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Asking another nurse or the physician is not reliable and cannot be verified as accurate. It would not be realistic to call the drug manufacturer for information.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Because the beta-blockers stop the signs and symptoms of a sympathetic stress reaction, the signs and symptoms associated with hypo- or hyperglycemia, the diabetic patient taking a beta-blocker will need to understand this and learn new indicators of these reactions. Taking his pulse, weekly weighing, and avoiding smoke-filled rooms are good health practices and should be done, but not specifically needed by a diabetic patient taking a beta-blocker.