The nurse is reviewing types of drug preparations with a medication technician. Drugs in solid form include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Tinctures.
2. Ointments.
3. Caplets.
4. Troche.
5. Suppository.
3,4,5
Rationale: A tincture is an alcohol or water-and-alcohol solution prepared from drugs derived from plants.
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The nurse administers the flu vaccine to a school age child. After administering the vaccine, the nurse will document: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The date of the last flu vaccine. 2. The site of the vaccination. 3. The lot and serial number of the vaccine. 4. The date and time of administration. 5. Who assisted in restraining the child.
The statement made by the patient during the assessment interview that should alert the nurse to the patient's need for immediate, active intervention is:
a. "I am mixed up, but I know I need help.". b. "I have no one to turn to, you're my last hope.". c. "Why doesn't anyone care anymore?" d. "It's a long, rough road out there, very hard.".
A client had pharmacogenetic testing (PGx) two years ago, but the prescriber has ordered another test prior to starting the client on tamoxifen. How should the nurse explain the need for this second test?
1. "Your first test was not normal." 2. "The testing you had last time must have been inconclusive." 3. "Your last test was not specific for tamoxifen." 4. "Your last test shows you have wild-type genes."
Adolescents in the United States do not use birth control, often because they:
A. Do not know how to use or obtain birth control. B. Know boys only sleep with girls who do not make them use condoms. C. Know that condom use interferes with the sensations enjoyed during intercourse. D. Prefer to have sex on a spontaneous "couldn't help myself" basis, not planned.