Why is a basic understanding of ethnopharmacology part of being a culturally competent nurse?
a. Significant differences among ethnic groups have been found in relation to the effects of medications.
b. Ethnopharmacology is a new area of study important to all nurses.
c. Nurses should know how medications may affect individual patients to properly administer the medication.
d. Pharmacology is a significant aspect of nursing practice.
ANS: A
A
The absorption, metabolism, distribution, and elimination of medications have been demonstrated to differ among ethnic groups. Nurses need to be aware of these ethnic differences to provide quality care.
B
The importance is not that it is new, but that ethnopharmacology is significant to the care nurses provide.
C
Although nurses should know how to administer medication properly to any patient, the nurse also needs to understand the different responses including those based on ethnicity.
D
Although the understanding of pharmacology is significant, the nurse needs to understand ethnopharmacology to be culturally competent.
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