Author Question: When categorizing, the nurse is aware that which drug(s) would be considered Schedule II? (Select ... (Read 17 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When categorizing, the nurse is aware that which drug(s) would be considered Schedule II? (Select all that apply.)

a. Marijuana
b. Percodan
c. Amphetamines
d. Fiorinal
e. Flurazepam

Question 2

An older adult experiencing shortness of breath is brought to the hospital by her daughter.

While obtaining the medication history from the patient and her daughter, the nurse discovers that neither has a list of the patient's current medications or prescriptions. All the patient has is a weekly pill dispenser that contains four different pills. The prescriptions are filled through the local pharmacy. Which resource(s) would be appropriate to use in determining the medication names and doses? (Select all that apply.)
a. MartindaleThe Complete Drug Reference
b. Physicians' Desk Reference, Section 4
c. Senior citizens' center
d. Patient's home pharmacy

komodo7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse, they are currently accepted in the United States, and use may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. Percodan and amphetamines are considered Schedule II drugs. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug. Fiorinal is a Schedule III drug. Flurazepam is a Schedule IV drug.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D
The Physicians' Desk Reference, Section 4, has full color images of commonly dispensed tablets and capsules. The patient's pharmacy would have an accurate account of all the medications the client is currently taking. MartindaleThe Complete Drug Reference has written information on medications and would not be an appropriate resource. The senior citizens' center is not likely to have specific patient medication information.