The nurse is teaching a patient how a medication works to treat an illness. To do this, the nurse will rely on knowledge of which topic?
a. Clinical pharmacology
b. Drug efficacy
c. Pharmacokinetics
d. Pharmacotherapeutics
D
Pharmacotherapeutics is the study of the use of drugs to diagnose, treat, and prevent conditions. Clinical pharmacology is concerned with all aspects of drug-human interactions. Drug efficacy measures the extent to which a given drug causes an intended effect. Pharmacokinetics is the study of the impact of the body on a drug.
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A) Store the dentures in water in a covered cup. B) Clean the dentures in hot water. C) Clean the dentures with a tissue. D) Keep the dentures wrapped in tissue.
The nurse is determined to possess a large amount of computer literacy. This means the nurse:
a. can turn data into information. b. has a familiarity with the use of personal computers, software, and e-mail. c. has the ability to recognize when information is needed. d. is able to manage and process information with the use of computers.
With regard to eventual discharge of the high risk newborn or transfer to a different facility, nurses and families should be aware that
a. Infants will stay in the NICU until they are ready to go home. b. Once discharged to home, the high risk infant should be treated like any healthy term newborn. c. Parents of high risk infants need special support and detailed contact information. d. If a high risk infant and mother need transfer to a specialized regional center, it is better to wait until after birth and the infant is stabilized.
When administering nystatin liquid for treatment of thrush, which of the following administration techniques would be best?
A) Give it just prior to meals for best absorption. B) Give it mixed with orange juice to disguise the taste. C) Administer it immediately after meals. D) Administer it mixed with milk to decrease stomach irritation.