If a patient has a drug ________, it must be clearly marked on the front of the chart with a bright sticker.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


allergy

A patient's drug allergy must be marked on the front of the patient's chart.

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A nurse assesses the fetal heart rate at 188 beats/minute in a woman who is receiving a tocolytic medication to halt contractions. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Assess the maternal temperature and call the primary care provider. B. Document the findings in the patient's chart. C. Have the woman get up and walk or change position. D. Perform a vaginal exam to assess for cord compression.

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Today, an abundance of information is available in the health care arena for consumers, resulting in the nurse encountering patients who have a much greater use of what?

A) Over-the-counter (OTC) therapies B) Alternative therapies C) Prescription drugs D) Off-label drugs

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Which of the following should warrant further investigation?

A. A 9-month-old child does not interact with another person B. The infant does not stand up by 12 months C. The infant does not smile at 2 months D. A and B

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How are the solid forms of drugs most frequently administered?

a. Enteral b. Inhalation c. Intravenous d. Parenteral

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