Which statement by the patient will cause the nurse to question the patient's compliance to their medications?

I only need to bring my prescribed medication to my appointment

The patient is confused, shaky, and diaphoretic and glucose is 40. What intervention will the nurse perform?

Administer 10% glucose as ordered

Which of these orders is an example of a routine medication order?

Glipizide 500 mg 1 tablet p.o. every morning

The nurse is reviewing drug effects and recalls that an additive effect occurs when

Two drugs that do the same thing are given together

The patient asks the nurse if they can take acetaminophen. What is the nurse's best response?

You need to ask your HCP or pharmacist

The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient. Which statement made by the patient needs follow up?

It is safe to take over-the-counter medications while pregnant

The nurse is administering a drug with a short half life. Which statement is associated with this term?

The drug will be given more frequently

When administering any drug to a patient, which assessment is important to make?

The ability of the liver to metabolize and the kidneys to excrete

The nurse is administering insulin to the patient. Which needle/syringe will the nurse choose?

An insulin syringe with a 27 G 1/2" needle

The patient asks about storage of insulin. Which statement needs follow up by the nurse?

I can keep my insulin in my glove compartment when I am out shopping

The patient with type 1 diabetes asks why the can't take a pill to fix their diabetes. The nurse answers

Your pancreas does not make insulin so we have to replace it.

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1
Which statement by the patient will cause the nurse to question the patient's compliance to their medications?
If I use a pill cassette it may be easier to take my meds correctly
I only need to bring my prescribed medication to my appointment
Herbal medications can interact with my prescription medications
I need to bring my medications or a list to every appointment
2
The patient is confused, shaky, and diaphoretic and glucose is 40. What intervention will the nurse perform?
Administer oxygen and check glucose in 30 minutes
Administer 10% glucose as ordered
Give 10 units of rapid acting insulin
If they can't swallow, pour juice in their mouth or give food
3
The pt decided that they are ready to learn about their disease and medications. What Nursing diagnosis should you use?
Failure to comply to medical regimine
Readiness for improved health
Knowledge deficit
Impaired learning
4
Which of these orders is an example of a routine medication order?
Acetaminophen 1000 mg p.o. every 4 hours as needed for pain
Glipizide 500 mg 1 tablet p.o. every morning
Insulin 10 units sub Q now
Lorazepam 2 mg p.o. one hour prior to CT scan
5
The nurse is reviewing drug effects and recalls that an additive effect occurs when
The body is not able to metabolize and excrete the drug
Two drugs that do the same thing are given together
The two drugs work better together than if given alone
The drug has the opposite effect for which it is given
6
The patient asks the nurse if they can take acetaminophen. What is the nurse's best response?
You need to ask your HCP or pharmacist
Have you taken it before?
Sure, it is a safe medication
Do you know what that drug does?
7
Which oral hypoglycemic increases insulin production in the pancreas?
No drugs increase insulin production
Rapid acting insulin
Biguanide (metformin)
Sulfonylurea (glipizide)
8
The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient. Which statement made by the patient needs follow up?
I need to talk to my doctor before taking any medication
Drugs can cause damage to my baby, even at the beginning of my pregnancy
The medication can go to my baby through circulation
It is safe to take over-the-counter medications while pregnant
9
Which lab is least associated with a diabetic patient?
Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1C
Fingerstick glucose
Random glucose
CBC
10
The nurse is administering a drug with a short half life. Which statement is associated with this term?
The liver will take longer to metabolize the drug
The drug will be administered less often
The drug will stay in the patient's body longer
The drug will be given more frequently
11
When administering any drug to a patient, which assessment is important to make?
The patient's feelings about taking medications
The ability of the liver to metabolize and the kidneys to excrete
When the drug was initially ordered
The action of the drug
12
The nurse is administering insulin to the patient. Which needle/syringe will the nurse choose?
A 3 ml syringe with a 27 G 5/8 inch needle
An insulin syringe with a 27 G 1 1/2" needle
A 1 ml syringe with a 25 G 1 inch needle
An insulin syringe with a 27 G 1/2" needle
13
The patient asks about storage of insulin. Which statement needs follow up by the nurse?
I can keep opened insulin in the fridge for 3 months
I can leave my opened insulin at room temperature for one month
I can keep my insulin in my glove compartment when I am out shopping
I can leave my unopened insulin in the fridge until it expires
14
The nurse is caring for a patient receiving insulin through a pump. Which type of insulin would the nurse expect to see?
70/30 mixed insulin
Rapid acting insulin
intermediate acting insulin
Long acting insulin
15
The patient with type 1 diabetes asks why the can't take a pill to fix their diabetes. The nurse answers
Your pancreas does not make insulin so we have to replace it.
Pills can work on type 1 diabetes but won't be effective for you
The pills are much more expensive so be glad you take insulin
Research is being done so you will be able to take pills in the future
16
You are enforcing teaching with your patient. The patient says they like to listen to information. What type of learner?
auditory learner
Visual learner
Kinesthetic learner
Reflective learner

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