30 Questions
What is the primary effect intended when a drug is prescribed?
Therapeutic effect
What type of medication order is given immediately and only once?
Stat order
What is a harmful effect of a drug on an organism or tissue resulting from over dosage?
Drug toxicity
Why is it important for the provider to pronounce numbers separately?
To avoid confusion with similar numbers
What type of medication order may or may not have a termination date?
Standing order
What is an immunologic reaction to a drug?
Drug allergy
What is the purpose of a prn order in medication administration?
To allow the nurse to give a medication when the client requires it
What is the therapeutic action of an antineoplastic agent?
Palliative
What is the process by which a drug passes from its site of administration into the bloodstream?
Absorption
What is the therapeutic action of insulin injection in a client with diabetes mellitus?
Substitutive
What is the purpose of Mannitol administration in a client with a brain tumor?
To reduce intracranial pressure
What is the transport of a drug from its site of absorption to its site of action?
Distribution
What is a sign of circulatory overload?
Increased blood pressure
What is the reason for changing the IV site every 72 hours?
To prevent superficial thrombophlebitis
What is the purpose of applying warm compresses?
To reduce swelling and reabsorb edema fluids
What is the result of administering an excessive amount of fluid containing drugs?
Drug overload
What is the nursing intervention for circulatory overload?
Slow infusion to KVO and place patient in high fowler's position
What is the assessment finding for superficial thrombophlebitis?
Pain along the course of the vein
What is the primary advantage of using the IV route for medication administration?
It allows for predictable therapeutic blood levels of medications.
What is the primary purpose of applying cold compress immediately after venepuncture?
To relieve pain and inflammation
What type of IV fluid is D5W?
Isotonic solution
What is the minimum amount of air that can cause an air embolism?
5 ml of air
What is the color of a 14 G IV cannula?
Orange
What is the complication of IV infusion when the needle is out of the vein, and fluids accumulate in the subcutaneous tissues?
Infiltration
Why is the patient turned to the left side in the Trendelenburg position in case of air embolism?
To allow air to rise in the right side of the heart
What is the name of the IV fluid that is a balance multiple maintenance solution with 5% dextrose?
D5IMB
What is the reason for not irrigating the IV in case of venepuncture?
To prevent clot from entering the systemic circulation
What is the purpose of the IV route in clients with compromised gastrointestinal function?
To bypass the gastrointestinal function.
What is the purpose of massage and movement of the shoulder in case of nerve damage?
To restore nerve function
What is the recommended time to administer IV push medications to avoid speed shock?
3 to 5 minutes
This quiz covers the different effects of drugs, including therapeutic effects, side effects, adverse effects, and drug toxicity. It explains the different types of effects and provides examples of each.
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