Causes and risk factors
Causes and risk factors ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the safe use of prescription drugs. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Rationale: This is an example of safe practice that can prevent prescription drug misuse, abuse, diversion, and adverse reactions.
This is not a safe practice, as it can pose environmental and health hazards. The nurse should advise the clients to follow the FDA guidelines for proper disposal of prescription drugs, such as using drug take-back programs or mixing them with unpalatable substances before throwing them away in a sealed container.
This is not a safe practice, as it can lead to inappropriate use, overdose, interactions, or allergic reactions. The nurse should emphasize that prescription drugs are intended for individual use only and that self-medication or medication borrowing is dangerous.
Rationale: This is an example of safe practice that can prevent prescription drug misuse, abuse, diversion, and adverse reactions.
Rationale: This is an example of safe practice that can prevent prescription drug misuse, abuse, diversion, and adverse reactions.
Correct answers:
a) Store prescription drugs in a secure place away from children and pets;
d) Follow the directions on the prescription label and do not adjust the dose without
consulting the prescriber;
e) Inform the prescriber and pharmacist about any allergies or other medications being
taken
Rationale: These are examples of safe practices that can prevent prescription drug misuse, abuse, diversion, and adverse reactions.
Incorrect choices:
b) Dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs in the trash or toilet: This is not a safe practice, as it can pose environmental and health hazards. The nurse should advise the clients to follow the FDA guidelines for proper disposal of prescription drugs, such as using drug take-back programs or mixing them with unpalatable substances before throwing them away in a sealed container.
c) Share prescription drugs with family or friends who have similar symptoms: This is not a safe practice, as it can lead to inappropriate use, overdose, interactions, or allergic reactions. The nurse should emphasize that prescription drugs are intended for individual use only and that self-medication or medication borrowing is dangerous.