A client says, "This morning's nurse told me that my pain medication is a scheduled drug. Aren't all drugs given on a schedule?" The nurse explains that in the United States controlled substances such as some common pain medications are classified into one of _______ categories or schedules. Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
5
Rationale: Drugs with a significant potential for abuse are classified into five schedules or categories. These drugs are called "scheduled drugs."
Global Rationale: Drugs with a significant potential for abuse are classified into five schedules or categories. These drugs are called "scheduled drugs."
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1. Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) 2. Clonazepam (Klonopin) 3. Alprazolam (Xanax) 4. Oxazepam (Serax)
After piloting an evidence-based clinical practice change, the nurse would (select all that apply):
a. Institute the change. b. Pilot the project until the desired outcome is achieved. c. Determine applicability for use. d. Incorporate changes into practice e. Pilot the project until consensus is achieved.
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A. Focus all attention on the two infants on the floor and do a complete assessment on them. B. Focus on interacting with the grandmother, who is caring for the infants. C. Refuse to stay because none of the other adults were present to receive the nurse's information and referrals. D. Spend the allotted time pointing out the problems with letting toddlers play on the floor instead of safely in a playpen with age-appropriate toys.