Nursing Fundamentals
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Course Introduction
Nursing Fundamentals introduces students to the core concepts, skills, and ethical foundations of professional nursing practice. This course covers basic nursing theories, patient-centered care, infection control, vital signs assessment, hygiene, mobility, and effective communication techniques. Emphasis is placed on safety, critical thinking, and decision-making processes that guide nursing interventions. Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences, students develop the competence and confidence essential for delivering safe, compassionate, and holistic care to individuals across the lifespan.
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Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses 15th Edition by Vallerand
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Chapter 1: Medication Errors: Improving Practices and Patient Safety
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Q1) Pradaxa (dabigatran)is approved for the treatment of which of the following conditions?
A)Deep vein thrombosis
B)Pulmonary emboli
C)Atrial fibrillation
D)Prophylaxis for artificial heart valve
Answer: C
Q2) The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with diarrhea for the past 3 days.Stool cultures are negative,and the physician orders Lomotil,two tablets orally now and one tablet after each loose stool OR every 3-4 hr as needed.Which of the following parameters would the nurse expect to accompany the order?
A)"Do not exceed 8 tablets per day."
B)"Do not exceed 4 doses per day."
C)"Do not give for more than 2 days."
D)No parameters are necessary.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Detecting and Managing Adverse Drug Reactions
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Q1) An individual with chronic schizophrenia who recently started taking Zyprexa (olanzapine)is smacking his lips,puffing his cheeks,and chewing.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A)"Don't worry,this is commonly seen with advancing schizophrenia;you may need a higher dose of medication."
B)"These are symptoms seen in withdrawal from the medication;have you stopped taking your medication for some reason?"
C)"These movements are a side effect of the medication;you should stop taking it."
D)"We see this a lot,it will go away after you've been on the medication for a month or so."
Answer: C
Q2) Which of the following patients would most likely be taking Quinidine Gluconate (quinidine)?
A)A 45-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation.
B)A 59-year-old patient with pneumocystis carni pneumonia.
C)A 68-year-old patient with gastroesophogeal reflux disease.
D)A 33-year-old patient with acute pyelonephritis.
Answer: A
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Chapter 3: Drug Monographs in Alphabetical Order by
Generic Name
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Q1) A nurse is receiving shift-to-shift report for a client in the intensive care unit with multiple medical problems.The client is receiving Argatroban infusion.The nurse recognizes this medication is ordered to address which of the following health-care problems for the client?
A)Ventilator-associated pneumonia
B)Deep vein thrombosis
C)Hypotension
D)Urosepsis
Answer: B
Q2) The nurse is providing care for a client who has new orders to start Victoza (liraglutide)0.6 mg subcutaneously each day.Which of the following orders should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.
A)Check blood sugar before meals and at bedtime.
B)Teach client self-injection techniques.
C)Conduct liver function tests every morning for the next 3 days.
D)Discontinue low molecular weight heparin.
E)Notify physician of acute abdominal pain,nausea,or vomiting.
F)Hold all aspirin products.
Answer: A,B,E
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Chapter 4: Drugs Approved in Canada
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Q1) The nurse receives orders to use Cathflo Activase (alteplase)2 mg/2 mL for a patient with an occluded venous access devise.Prioritize the following nursing actions in correct order for alteplase usage.
A.Withdraw 2.2 mL sterile water and inject into Cathflo vial.
B.Instill 2 mL of solution into occluded catheter.
C.Gently swirl vial to dissolve powder.
D.Irrigate catheter with 0.9% NaCl
E.Allow 30 min of dwell time
F.Attempt to aspirate blood,withdrawing 4-5 mL for discard.
Q2) The nurse is providing care for a client receiving Pentam 300 (pentamidine).The nurse should monitor for which of the following complications associated with this medication? Select all that apply.
A)Steven-Johnson syndrome
B)Severe hypotension
C)Respiratory arrest
D)Cardiac arrhythmia
E)Hypoglycemia
F)Hemolytic anemia
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