Which of the following factors may adversely affect a patient's adherence to a therapeutic drug regimen?
1. Complexity of the drug regimen
2. Patient perception of the potential adverse effects of the drugs
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: 3. Both 1 and 2
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a. Have vision and glaucoma checks yearly. b. Participate in yearly prostate cancer screening. c. Avoid both alcohol and caffeine while on the drug. d. Avoid donating blood when taking the drug and for at least 6 months after drug therapy.
Which behavior exhibited by a female patient during a physical exam would cause the nurse to suspect domestic abuse?
1) Being talkative 2) Avoiding eye contact 3) Asking for a blanket 4) Requesting a pregnancy test
All of the following developed an approach to phenomenology except:
A) Corbin B) Van Manen C) Colaizzi D) Giorgi
A patient has medication ordered to be given by IV bolus. The nurse recognizes which advantage of this type of administration?
a. There is a slower onset of medication effects. b. Medications are given over a longer time frame. c. Medications given by IV bolus are less irritating to the veins. d. Small volumes are used, so fluid overload can be avoided.