Today, an abundance of information is available in the health care arena for consumers, resulting in the nurse encountering patients who have a much greater use of what?
A) Over-the-counter (OTC) therapies
B) Alternative therapies
C) Prescription drugs
D) Off-label drugs
B
Feedback:
The patient now comes into the health care system burdened with the influence of advertising, the Internet, and a growing alternative therapy industry. Many patients no longer calmly accept whatever medication is selected for them. Indeed, an increasing number of patients are turning to alternative therapies with the belief that they will treat their disorder and reduce risk of adverse effects. Although more prescription drugs are used today, that is not related to abundant information. No indication exists of an increase in use of OTC or off-label drugs.
You might also like to view...
A registered nurse was accused of patient abandonment when the nurse became angry, quit the job, and left the hospital before the end of the shift. This is an example of violating legal standards/guidelines set by which organization?
a. The State Department of Health b. The Joint Commission c. The State Board of Nursing d. The National League for Nursing
A 58-year-old woman asks the nurse what she can do to promote healthy physical sexual rela-tions. Based on the client's age, the nurse responds by saying:
1. "Using a water-based lubricant may be helpful." 2. "Reducing the frequency of intercourse may help you." 3. "I will refer you to a sexual therapist to better assist you." 4. "Continue what you've been doing. Nothing should have changed."
An oral medication comes in a bottle labeled 5 units per milliliters. The dose to be administered is 20 units. Which of the following is a correct dose?
A. 10 mL B. 5 mL C. 20 mL D. 4 mL
What is the amount of vitamins and minerals needed to prevent a deficiency in a healthy adult that is represented by RDA values?
1. Maximum 2. Minimum 3. Therapeutic 4. Toxic