43.  A nurse is assisting in preparing an in-service program…

43.  A nurse is assisting in preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of two tenths of a milligram. Which of the following transcription examples should the nurse use? (Round answer to the nearest tenth.)

26.  The nurse is caring for the following patient. Which of…

26.  The nurse is caring for the following patient. Which of the following evaluations would be priority? Physicians Orders   Lasix 80mg po BID Coumadin 2.5mg po qhs Digoxin 0.125 mg po daily Atenolol 25 mg po dly NS IV @ 120mL/hr Tylenol 325mg po q4hr prn pain   Physical Assessment   Skin warm, dry, and intact Lung sounds clear bilaterally Runny stools x2 C/o nausea Capillary refill

15.  When administering medications, it is imperative for th…

15.  When administering medications, it is imperative for the nurse to understand that drugs may be classified as having different effects on the body. These effects may include depression, stimulation, irritation or demulcence.  The nurse understands that the study of these effects on the body is called which of the following?