NURS 3210 CH 4 PPT

To protect patients and ensure drug effectiveness.

Diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker.

To maintain privacy regarding protected health information.

<p>The need for an interpreter, if necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring drug effectiveness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Language barriers; addressing it by identifying the need for an interpreter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That African Americans respond less effectively to beta blockers and single-drug therapy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring drug safety and efficacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy before human trials</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure participants understand the risks and benefits of the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To alert healthcare professionals and patients of serious risks associated with a drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assess the safety and tolerability of a new drug in a small group of healthy individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect patient privacy and ensure confidentiality of health information</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An unintended and unwanted effect of a drug that occurs at normal doses</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To research and evaluate the safety and efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More than half; healthcare providers need to consider cultural factors in patient care, such as language barriers, health beliefs, and pharmacogenomics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethnopharmacology is the study of how cultural factors affect drug response, and it helps clinicians understand varying drug responses in different racial or ethnic groups, leading to more effective patient care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Healthcare providers should consider language barriers, health beliefs, and pharmacogenomics when prescribing antihypertensive medication to ensure effective treatment and adherence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The FDA ensures the safety and efficacy of new drugs through a rigorous approval process, and HIPAA compliance is essential in protecting patient data during clinical trials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Healthcare providers should consider factors such as access to healthcare, poverty, and environmental factors that may impact patient adherence and health outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are critical in understanding how drugs interact with the body, and their imbalance can lead to adverse drug reactions, which can be life-threatening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genetic traits affect drug response, and it enables personalized medicine, leading to more effective treatment and improved patient outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Barriers include language barriers, poverty, and limited access to healthcare, and healthcare providers can address these barriers through cultural sensitivity, language training, and community outreach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The first element of liability for nursing malpractice is duty, which refers to the nurse's responsibility to provide a certain level of care to the patient. This element is significant in a healthcare setting because it establishes the nurse's obligation to the patient and sets the standard for their performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary ethical consideration for a nurse in this situation is to refuse to participate without deserting the patient and to discuss the matter with their manager or supervisor to find an alternative solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Breach of duty refers to the nurse's failure to provide the required level of care, and causation refers to the resulting harm or injury to the patient. In a malpractice case, it must be proven that the breach of duty caused the harm or injury to the patient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses provides a framework for nurses to make ethical decisions, prioritizing the patient's well-being and respecting their autonomy and dignity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics for Nurses provides a universal framework for nurses to practice ethically, regardless of their location or cultural context, promoting respect for human rights and dignity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A nurse might consider using a placebo in a clinical trial or research study, but this decision raises ethical concerns about informed consent and deception.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring HIPAA compliance by maintaining confidentiality, securing patient health information, and following established protocols for data sharing and storage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identifying adverse drug reactions (ADRs) is crucial in the context of new drug development because it helps to ensure the safety and efficacy of the drug, and informs the development of prescribing guidelines and patient education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scope of nursing practice, expanded nursing roles, educational requirements, standards of care, and minimally safe nursing practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish standards of care and provide guidance on best practices in nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and maintain high standards of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Breach of duty</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protecting patient confidentiality and privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Respecting patients' rights to make informed decisions about their care</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure high-quality, safe, and effective patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Honesty and truthfulness in communication with patients and colleagues</p> Signup and view all the answers