Before administering a prescription medication, what information does the nurse find on the drug label? (Select all that apply.)
A) Brand name
B) Generic name
C) Drug concentration
D) Expiration date
E) Adverse effects
A, B, C, D
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Prescription drug labels will contain the brand name, generic name, drug concentration, and expiration date. Adverse effects will not be listed on drug labels.
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Through the use of an antimicrobial agent and sterile brushes or sponges, which of the following occurs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Debris and transient microorganisms are removed from the nails, hands, and forearms. b. The resident microbial count is reduced to a minimum. c. The skin is sterilized. d. Rapid/rebound growth of microorganisms is inhibited. e. The need to wash between patients is reduced.
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1. "The nurse manager touched me inappropriately while we were in the supply closet." 2. "I was told that I would be promoted if I had a sexual relationship with the nurse manager." 3. "Every time I walk in the room, the nurse manager tells a sexist joke." 4. "I hate that pin-up calendar with all of the nude pictures in the break room."
A. patience in communicating with patients and staff
b. an openness to change and willingness to learn from failure. c. immediately offering ideas and solutions when questions are raise d. d. taking a great deal of time to research and evaluate potential b. an openness to change and willingness to learn from failure. c. immediately offering ideas and solutions when questions are raised. d. taking a great deal of time to research and evaluate potential solutions to problems.