The overuse or careless use of any drug is termed drug ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
misuse
Drug misuse is the overuse or careless use of any drug.
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1. She changed nursing by basing her practice on her research findings. 2. She identified a body of knowledge unique to nursing. 3. She collected data in a systematic fashion. 4. She communicated the data collected to other nurses.
Which term describes the effect of a drug that improves body function?
a. Side effect b. Intended action c. Adverse reaction d. Idiosyncratic response
The nurse needs to administer 2 tsp of a medication to the patient. How much of the medication should the nurse administer?
a. 5 mL b. 10 mL c. 15 mL d. 20 mL
A nursing instructor asks a student nurse where the vitamin K injection should be administered. The student explains that the vitamin K injection will be given where?
a. Vastus lateralis b. Gluteus maximus c. Deltoid d. Abdomen