EBP AND PH 305 (EBP AND PH 305)

1. Which best describes evidence-based-practice (EBP)? a. A combination of best research evidence, clinical expertise, and the needs and values of patients. b. A determination of the factors necessary to control patient responses to care. c. The development of population care guidelines applicable to all patients. d. The utilization of quantitative and qualitative studies to enhance patient outcomes. ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive level: Remembering (Knowledge) REF: p. 3 2. The nur...

The nurse is teaching a pharmacology class to student nurses. What does the nurse include as key events in the history of pharmacology? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Initial drugs included morphine, cocaine, and penicillin. 2. Early researchers used themselves as test subjects. 3. The initial intention of pharmacology was to relieve human suffering. 4. Modern pharmacology began in the ...

Adams, Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 5/E Chapter 3 Question 1 Type: MCMA The physician has ordered several medications for the patient. What does the nurse recognize as responsibilities regarding administration of medications? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Knowing whether or not the medication is on the hospital formulary 2. Knowing the reason the medication w...

Type: MCSA The nurse is conducting medication education for patients with hypertension. The focus of the education is on enhancing the absorption of their medications. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the patients make which statement? 1. "We can safely take the drug for at least 6 months beyond the expiration date." 2. "We don't need to worry about storage of the drug, it won't lose potency." 3. "We should not take our medications with milk or dairy products." ...

The nurse follows the nursing process when conducting medication education about insulin. The step of evaluation is best demonstrated by which question? 1. "Is your abdomen the best place to inject insulin?" 2. "What questions do you have about insulin?" 3. "Can you recognize when you are experiencing hypoglycemia?" 4. "Can you tell me four points you remember about how to take your insulin?" Correct Answer: 4 Rationale 1: Asking the patient what questions she has about insulin is...

The nurse is conducting medication education for patients with hypertension. The focus of the education is on enhancing the absorption of their medications. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the patients make which statement? 1. "We can safely take the drug for at least 6 months beyond the expiration date." 2. "We don't need to worry about storage of the drug, it won't lose potency." 3. "We should not take our medications with milk or dairy products." 4. "We nee...

Type: MCMA The nurse is doing a holistic assessment on a patient prior to the initiation of antihypertensive medication. What will the best assessment include? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Blood pressure 2. The biologic cause of the hypertension 3. Mood 4. Level of education 5. Belief in a higher power Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5 Rationale 1: Holistic health care incorporates the whol...

Type: MCMA The nurse is teaching the importance of drugs for emergency preparedness to local firemen. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the firemen make which statements? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "The vendor-managed inventory (VMI) package can reach any community within 24 to 36 hours." 2. "Our local hospital is supposed to be stockpiling antibiotics." 3. "...

EBP AND PH 305 Adams 5e for ch04 final Exam Review completed ; Answers provided Adams, Pharmacology for Nurses: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 5/E Chapter 4 Question 1 Type: MCSA The nurse is conducting medication education for patients with hypertension. The focus of the education is on enhancing the absorption of their medications. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the patients make which statement? 1. "We can safely take the drug for at least 6 months beyond the ex...

Type: MCSA The nurse follows the nursing process when conducting medication education about insulin. The step of evaluation is best demonstrated by which question? 1. "Is your abdomen the best place to inject insulin?" 2. "What questions do you have about insulin?" 3. "Can you recognize when you are experiencing hypoglycemia?" 4. "Can you tell me four points you remember about how to take your insulin?" Correct Answer: 4 Rationale 1: Asking the patient what questions she has about...