Which term means the point at which a medication has the optimal desired effect?

Which term means the point at which a medication has the optimal desired effect?

A group of student nurses are reviewing the process of drug development. Which statement best identifies the concept of a placebo?

A patient has been taking oral contraceptives for a few years as their method of birth control and calls the clinic to get a refill. The patient's last office visit was 3 months ago. What is the best nursing response?

A nurse is working with a patient who has been taking medication for anxiety for several weeks and now reports that the medication doesn't seem to work anymore. The patient has stopped taking the medication, as it doesn't work. Which finding should the nurse suspect?

which of the following is a sign of anaphylaxis?

The nurse is taking care of a patient who has hypothyroid disease. What category medications would the nurse anticipate be ordered?

Shortly after providing a new sleeping pill to a patient on the medical unit, the nurse answers the patient's call light. Which of the following findings would indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the medication?

A patient is scheduled for a diagnostic test the following day and to be kept NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight. What is the best nursing action?

When providing medications from floor stock to a patient on the Alzheimer's unit of a long-term care facility, the nurse demonstrates the principle of drug administration by performing which of the following?

A nurse should have a patient remain in the office for 15 minutes following the administration of which of the following medications? Select all that apply.