Chapter 7 pharm

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Which of the following is NOT a consideration for assessment during the assessment process?

Lifespan considerations

Therapeutic responses based on supplemental product used (correct)

Potential interactions between drugs and herbs or other drugs

Levels of understanding and information specific to various products

Why is patient education considered important for patient safety?

To empower patients to make informed decisions about their health (correct)

To reduce healthcare costs for patients

To increase patient reliance on healthcare professionals

To ensure that patients dont follow the prescribed treatment plan

What is an important characteristic of goals and outcomes in the assessment process?

They should be flexible and adaptable

They should be uniform for all patients

They should primarily focus on healthcare provider preferences

They should be realistic, individualized, and achievable (correct)

What is a key aspect of patient assessment related to potential drug interactions?

Assessing the patient's understanding of their medication regimen Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that 'the manufacturers of herbal products are not required to prove safety and effectiveness'?

To caution against assuming all herbal products are safe and effective Signup and view all the answers

In order for a drug to be allowed to be over the counter, what is the significance of the therapeutic index?

The higher the therapeutic index, the safer the drug for over-the-counter use. Signup and view all the answers

What are the practicality criteria for over-the-counter drugs, as mentioned in the text?

They must be both easy to use and easy to monitor. Signup and view all the answers

What are three concerns of over-the-counter drug use mentioned in the text?

Toxicity, interactions with other medications, and abuse. Signup and view all the answers

What are dietary supplements according to the text?

Orally administered alternative medications, including herbal supplements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Ginkgo and Garlic in relation to medications?

Ginkgo interacts with anticoagulant and HTN medications, while Garlic messes with insulin levels. Signup and view all the answers

What information is important to obtain during assessment according to the text?

Obtaining objective information including all medication history. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the potential hazards of OTC medication mentioned in the text?

May postpone effective treatment of more chronic disease states. Signup and view all the answers

Match

Herbal Medicine = Using herbs to heal Education = A part of implementation Therapeutic responses = Part of evaluation OTC drugs = must have favorable adverse event profile, limited interactions with other drugs, and low potential for abuse Signup and view all the answers

Natural always mean safe

False Signup and view all the answers

Therapeutic responses will vary based on supplemental product used.

True Signup and view all the answers

_______ are plant components including bark, berries, roots, leaves, gums, seeds, stems, and flowers used for their medicinal qualities.

Herbs Signup and view all the answers

Altered GI elimination, Altered need for sleep, Altered physical activity, Altered safety needs, Altered interchange of gases, Freedom from pain, Ineffective health maintenance, Insomnia, Risk for injury, Urinary retention are considered a _ ____

nursing diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

For a drug to be OTC, the patient must

be able to easily diagnose their condition and monitor effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Assessment Process

Patient education is considered important for patient safety because it enables patients to make informed decisions about their health.
An important characteristic of goals and outcomes in the assessment process is that they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).

Patient Assessment

An important aspect of patient assessment related to potential drug interactions is the consideration of all medications, including over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and herbal supplements, to prevent adverse interactions.
Important information to obtain during assessment includes all medications, including OTC drugs and herbal supplements.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs

In order for a drug to be allowed to be OTC, it must have a high therapeutic index, indicating a wide safety margin between the effective dose and the toxic dose.
The practicality criteria for OTC drugs include that they are safe for self-medication, have a wide therapeutic index, and are used for a self-limiting condition or a condition that can be diagnosed by the patient.

Concerns and Hazards

Three concerns of OTC drug use mentioned in the text are altered GI elimination, altered need for sleep, and altered physical activity.
One of the potential hazards of OTC medication mentioned in the text is the risk for injury.

Dietary Supplements

Dietary supplements are vitamins, minerals, amino acids, or other botanical products used to supplement the diet.
Herbal supplements are plant components, including bark, berries, roots, leaves, gums, seeds, stems, and flowers, used for their medicinal qualities.
Ginkgo and Garlic are examples of herbal supplements that can interact with medications.
The manufacturers of herbal products are not required to prove safety and effectiveness, which is a concern for patient safety.

Nursing Diagnoses

Altered GI elimination, altered need for sleep, altered physical activity, altered safety needs, altered interchange of gases, freedom from pain, ineffective health maintenance, insomnia, risk for injury, and urinary retention are considered nursing diagnoses.

Miscellaneous

The statement "Natural always means safe" is not necessarily true.
Therapeutic responses will vary based on the supplemental product used.
For a drug to be OTC, the patient must be able to diagnose and treat the condition themselves.

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Test your knowledge of the criteria for drugs to be available over the counter, including favorable adverse event profile, limited drug interactions, and low potential for abuse. Understand the importance of the patient's ability to diagnose their condition and monitor effectiveness, as well as the concept of therapeutic index.