Effects of Drugs: Therapeutic, Side, Adverse, and Toxic

What is the primary effect intended when a drug is prescribed?

Adverse effect
Side effect
Drug toxicity
Therapeutic effect (correct)

What type of medication order is given immediately and only once?

Multiple order
Stat order (correct)
Standing order
Single order

What is a harmful effect of a drug on an organism or tissue resulting from over dosage?

Drug toxicity (correct)
Drug allergy
Adverse effect
Side effect

Why is it important for the provider to pronounce numbers separately?

To avoid confusion with similar numbers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of medication order may or may not have a termination date?

Standing order (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an immunologic reaction to a drug?

Drug allergy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a prn order in medication administration?

To allow the nurse to give a medication when the client requires it (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic action of an antineoplastic agent?

Palliative (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which a drug passes from its site of administration into the bloodstream?

Absorption (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic action of insulin injection in a client with diabetes mellitus?

Substitutive (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Mannitol administration in a client with a brain tumor?

To reduce intracranial pressure (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the transport of a drug from its site of absorption to its site of action?

Distribution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of circulatory overload?

Increased blood pressure (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for changing the IV site every 72 hours?

To prevent superficial thrombophlebitis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of applying warm compresses?

To reduce swelling and reabsorb edema fluids (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of administering an excessive amount of fluid containing drugs?

Drug overload (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing intervention for circulatory overload?

Slow infusion to KVO and place patient in high fowler's position (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the assessment finding for superficial thrombophlebitis?

Pain along the course of the vein (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using the IV route for medication administration?

It allows for predictable therapeutic blood levels of medications. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of applying cold compress immediately after venepuncture?

To relieve pain and inflammation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of IV fluid is D5W?

Isotonic solution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount of air that can cause an air embolism?

5 ml of air (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of a 14 G IV cannula?

Orange (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the complication of IV infusion when the needle is out of the vein, and fluids accumulate in the subcutaneous tissues?

Infiltration (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the IV fluid that is a balance multiple maintenance solution with 5% dextrose?

D5IMB (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for not irrigating the IV in case of venepuncture?

To prevent clot from entering the systemic circulation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the IV route in clients with compromised gastrointestinal function?

To bypass the gastrointestinal function. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of massage and movement of the shoulder in case of nerve damage?

To restore nerve function (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended time to administer IV push medications to avoid speed shock?

3 to 5 minutes (C) Signup and view all the answers