A type of medication order that a patient takes to a pharmacy to be filled is a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
prescription
Because they are filled for the patient, prescriptions require other information in addition to the eight components of a medication order, such as the number of refills permitted and instructions taking the medication.
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1. punitive. 2. giving criticism in a very sweet manner. 3. helping the employee to improve performance and behavior. 4. a written warning to the employee.
A nurse manager is planning to send one nurse to a conference. The cost for this training would be considered which of the following?
1. Salaries/wages 2. Charges 3. Deduction from revenue 4. Nonoperating revenue
Qualitative researchers have varying opinions about reviewing the literature before doing a new study. What group of researchers often undertakes a search for relevant materials at the onset of a study?
A) Grounded theory researchers B) Phenomenologists C) Ethnographogists D) Grounded theory researchers and phenomenologist
The nurse prepares to give a second dose of furosemide (Lasix) to a patient by intravenous (IV) push. Before the injection is started, the patient reports having chest pain ever since the last dose of the drug. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Assist the patient to lay flat and encourage him or her to take slow, deep breaths. b. Document the report as the only action for this expected side effect. c. Slow the IV drip rate and examine the infusion site for infiltration. d. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately.