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P A R T 1  Introduction to nursing pharmacology

3. A person receiving an antihistamine complains of dry mouth and nose. An appropriate comfort measure for this person would be to: a. suggest that the person use a humidifier. b. encourage voiding before taking the drug. c. have the person avoid sun exposure. d. give the person a back rub. 4. When establishing the healthcare interventions appropriate for a given person: a. the person should not be actively involved. b. the support systems for the person should be included only at discharge. c. teaching should be done when the person states they are ready to learn. d. an evaluation of all of the data accumulated should be incorporated to achieve an effective care plan. 5. The evaluation step of the clinical decision making process: a. is often used as a last resort. b. is important primarily in the acute setting. c. is a continuous process. d. includes making care priorities. 6. After teaching a person about digoxin ( Lanoxin )—a drug used to increase the effectiveness of the heart’s contractions—which statement would indicate that the teaching was effective? a. “I need to take my pulse every morning before I take my pill.” b. “If I forget my pills, I usually make up the missed dose once I remember.” c. “This pill might help my hay fever when it becomes a problem.” d. “I don’t remember the name of it, but it is the white one.”

MULTIPLE RESPONSE Select all that apply.

1. A person is being started on a laxative regimen. Before beginning the regimen, the nurse or midwife would perform which of the following assessments? a. liver function test b. abdominal examination c. skin colour and lesion evaluation d. lung auscultation e. 24-hour urine analysis f. cardiac assessment 2. The care of a person receiving drug therapy should include measures to decrease the anticipated adverse effects of the drug. Which of the following measures

would be considered? a. a positive approach b. environmental temperature control c. safety measures d. skin care


e. refrigeration of the drug f. involvement of the family

3. A nurse or midwife is preparing to administer a drug to a person for the first time. What questions should the nurse or midwife consider before actually administering the drug?

a. Is this the right person? b. Is this the right drug? c. Is there a generic drug available? d. Is this the right route for this person? e. Is this the right dose, as ordered? f. Did I record this properly?