Chapter 1 pharm

Measurement Conversions

• 1 teaspoon is equal to 5 milliliters.

Nursing Process

• The first stage of the nursing process is assessment.
• The planning phase includes setting goals, establishing outcomes, and developing a plan of care.
• Key to achieving goals in the planning phase is making them specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
• The implementation phase includes putting the care plan into action, and can be independent, collaborative, or dependent.
• The evaluation phase includes assessing the patient's response to the care plan and determining the outcome criteria.

Implementation Phase

• Independent implementation involves the nurse performing a task independently, such as measuring urine output.
• Collaborative implementation involves working with other healthcare professionals, such as working with an RT to care for an intubated patient.
• Dependent implementation involves carrying out a specific order from a provider, such as administering a medication.

Medication Administration

• The 9 rights of medication administration must be present in order to accept an order from a provider.
• A medication error occurs when there is a mistake in the administration of a medication, such as giving a medication to the wrong patient.
• System-related medication errors occur when there is a failure in the system, such as a mislabeled medication.
• Patients should be educated on the proper use of their medications, including the importance of taking medications as prescribed and not sharing medications with others.
• The two types of responses from medication are desired and undesired responses.
• An example of a desired response is giving a patient with HTN metoprolol and seeing their BP lower.
• An example of an undesired response is giving a patient with HTN metoprolol and seeing hypotension result.

Patient Education

• Patients should be encouraged to keep a list of all medications, including legal, illegal, over-the-counter, and prescription medications.
• It is not recommended for patients to carry all medications in a bag with them in case of an emergency.
• Patients should be educated on the proper storage of medications, such as keeping them in a safe and secure location.

Test your knowledge of the nursing process stages, medication interactions, and measurement conversions with this quiz. From assessment to evaluation, and understanding medication interactions, this quiz covers essential nursing concepts.