Which of the following is NOT a reliable source of information about an individual’s medication?A pill bookA nursing drug guideAsking your neighborThe pharmacy

The only real predictable thing about a drug and how an individual will respond to a drug is _______________________.That it is NOT predictableKnown by the individual's doctorWritten in medical journalsAvailable through the pharmacist

our doctor prescribed you a drug that is brand new. The drug has some significant side effects, so you do some research to determine the effectiveness of the new drug compared to similar drugs on the market. Which of the following sources would provide the most accurate information?
 the drug manufacturer’s pamphlet/website  a special feature about the drug on the nightly news a research study conducted by outside researchers information from a trusted friend who has been taking the drug for six months

A client asks the nurse to explain the meaning of a narrow therapeutic index of a medication. Which information should the nurse use to answer the question?

LO: Begin to examine client safety issues related to use of medicationPatient SafetyNurses, including nursing students, are responsible for patient safety related to preparing and administering medications.What knowledge must a nurse possess to administer drugs safely?

A client receives a new prescription for ciprofloxacin, a synthetic quinolone. When teaching about this drug, which information in the client's history requires special emphasis by the nurse?