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4. | Definition for multiple medications at same time. |
7. | A feeling of fear, unease, and worry. |
9. | Helps move many small molecules through the blood, including bilirubin, calcium, progesterone, and medications. It plays an important role in keeping the fluid from the blood from leaking out into the tissues. |
11. | Exerting an effect on the mind; capable of modifying mental activity; said especially of drugs. |
13. | Some drugs exert ________________ effects in an absorbed form; others must be metabolized. |
16. | Once drug is absorbed, it must be _________________ or transported to receptor sites on target organ to have the desired therapeutic effect. |
18. | The older a person gets, the more likely he or she will have an _________________ or unreliable response to drug. |
19. | When you do an assessment you should ask the person to bring in all medications being taken, including ___s, herbals, and nutraceuticals or dietary supplements. |
20. | When you do an assessment you should ask person how he or she actually takes medicine rather than ______________ on label. |
21. | A food or food product that reportedly provides health and medical benefits. |
22. | When monitoring and evaluating the client the nurse should ensure that _________ levels are measured as they are needed. |
23. | A syndrome characterized by unpleasant sensations of inner restlessness that manifests itself with an inability to sit still or remain motionless. |
25. | The __________________ ______________________ is a key person in ensuring that medication use is appropriate, effective, and as safe as possible. (2 Words) |
29. | When providing patient education the nurse should provide pamphlets and booklets written in __________________ terms and in appropriate language and appropriate reading level should be available. |
30. | Effective Patient Education using KETREA. What does "R" stand for. |
31. | This class of drugs can treat feelings of fear, unease and worry but is not recommended for clients who have chronic pain or clients with current alcohol or drug abuse. |
32. | Of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith. |
35. | Misuse of drugs may occur due to ______________ ___________ of the nurse or the prescriber, misunderstanding of instructions, or inadequate funds to purchase prescribed medications. (2 Words) |
36. | Pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; energetic. |
37. | A condition in which people go back and forth between periods of a very good or irritable mood and depression. (2 Words) |
38. | Effective Patient Education using KETREA. What does "T" stand for. |
39. | __________ antidepressants used to treat depression. |
40. | A specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should NOT be used, because it may be harmful to the patient. |
42. | When monitoring and evaluating the client the nurse should communicate ____________ of potential problems to the patient’s nurse practitioner or physician. |
43. | Drugs that are effective in treating a condition in which people go back and forth between periods of a very good or irritable mood and depression are called_______________ __________________. (2 Words) |
46. | Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people. |
47. | Physiological processes between drug and body. |
48. | An unwanted pharmacological effect. (3 Words) |