Drug Definitions and Standards Quiz

What determines the compatibility of mixing two drugs in the same syringe?

What should the nurse instruct a patient who developed hives after the first administration of a drug?

Which factor is most critical for determining drug metabolism in a patient?

What is a common symptom associated with an anaphylactic reaction that the nurse should monitor for?

Which of these options has NO impact on a nurse's decision to mix medications?

Which amendment restricts the sale of certain drugs to prescription by a licensed practitioner?

Why is it important for a patient to be aware of potential drug allergies?

Which lifestyle choice could potentially affect drug absorption more than drug metabolism?

What is required by the Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment before marketing a drug?

What indicates that a patient is at risk for worsened drug effects due to metabolism issues?

Which schedule classification does meperidine (Demerol) belong to?

What is the main characteristic of Schedule III drugs?

Which action would the FDA take to address a smallpox outbreak rapidly?

What does the Controlled Substances Act primarily address?

Which of the following options is not a characteristic of Schedule I drugs?

What is a major requirement before a drug can be marketed under the Kefauver Harris Drug Amendment?

Which factor should be recognized before initiating a teaching plan?

What characterizes the cognitive domain level of learning?

What should be adapted in a standardized teaching plan?

Which of the following items represents the psychomotor domain of learning?

Which principle of learning is vital when instructing a patient on health assessments?

Which aspect does NOT play a role in patient education?

What is an essential component when developing an individualized teaching plan?

What best describes effective teaching settings?

What is the primary reason for a nurse to present information slowly to older adults about newly prescribed medications?

Which approach is most effective when using an interpreter for preoperative teaching?

What should be limited when teaching an older adult about medication?

Why should a nurse ask brief questions while using an interpreter?

Why is it important to acknowledge a patient's health beliefs before initiating a teaching plan for medications?

Which action should be avoided when providing education to a Spanish-speaking patient?

What is a key nursing consideration when teaching older adults about medications?

In which aspect should the nurse focus less when teaching an older adult about necessary medications?

Which route of administration ensures the most rapid absorption of a drug due to greater blood flow?

What factor primarily contributes to the prolonged effects of digoxin in older adults?

Which statement about variables influencing drug action is correct?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the absorption of intradermally administered drugs?

Which of the following can lead to an increased dosage requirement for drug administration?

What effect does taking digoxin with food have on its absorption?

Which factor does NOT contribute to a drug's absorption rate?

What role does a patient’s attitude play in drug response?

What should a nurse include during discharge along with verbal instructions?

Which documentation should a nurse include in discharge notes to support patient education?

What is the best indicator that a patient has mastered a psychomotor skill?

Which of the following is least helpful in assessing a patient's mastery of a skill?

Which is a crucial part of a nurse's discharge planning documentation?

Which of the following is NOT included in the nurse's discharge planning for a patient?

What type of instruction is vital for ensuring patients have a clear understanding after discharge?

Which method can reinforce a patient's learning but may also disguise knowledge gaps?