Subcutaneous Injections Assignment
Subcutaneous Injections Assignment
Subcutaneous Injections Assignment
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Week 2 quiz Question 1A patient has been prescribed a Scheduled 5 drug, an example of this drug is Question 2A nurse has just completed a medication history on a newly admitted patient. In order to complete medication reconciliation for this patient the nurse will Question 3A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a Question 4A nurse works in a private hospital and needs to administer some narcotic drugs to one of her patients. Which of the following should the nurse consider when administering narcotics to patients in a hospital setting? Question 5Drugs have a valid medical use but a high potential for abuse, both psychological and physiologic. In an emergency, a Schedule 2 drug may be prescribed by telephone if a written prescription cannot be provided at the time. However, a written prescription must be provided within 72 hours with the words authorization for emergency dispensing written on the prescription. These prescriptions cannot be refilled. A new prescription must be written each time. Examples include certain amphetamines and barbiturates. This is scheduled drug Question 6A nurse receives an order to administer a critically ill patient two drugs immediately (stat). The nurse begins the process by Question 7A nurse working for a drug company is involved in phase III drug evaluation studies. Which of the following might the nurse be responsible for during this stage of drug development? Question 8Federal legislation dictates a lengthy and rigorous process of testing for new drugs. What is the primary purpose of this testing process? Question 9These drugs have a potential for abuse, but the potential is lower than for drugs on Schedule 2. These drugs contain a combination of controlled and noncontrolled substances. Use of these drugs can cause a moderate to low physiologic dependence and a higher psychological dependence. A verbal order can be given to the pharmacy and the prescription can be refilled up to five times within 6 months. Examples include certain narcotics (codeine) and nonbarbiturate sedatives. This is scheduled drug Question 10Which of the following patients should be advised by the nurse to avoid over-the-counter cold and allergy preparations that contain phenylephrine? Question 11Drugs have a high potential for abuse. There is no routine therapeutic use for these drugs and they are not available for regular use. They may be obtained for “investigational use only” by applying to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Examples include heroin and LSD. Which scheduled drug is this? Question 12A patient has taken an overdose of a vitamin/mineral supplement containing magnesium. The nurse will be sure to assess Question 13A nurse practitioner understands when prescribing a medication that there are certain questions to address. Check all that apply.
