pharm ch 4 nclex

  1. which racial group is predicted to be nearly one in three US residents by 2050



    B. hispanic
  2. a nurse has been asked to participate in an elective procedure that violates the nurse's personal ethical principles.  the nurse should



    • D. refuse to participate
    • c. speak to the manager or supervisor
  3. a patient is undergoing major surgery and asks the nurse about a living will.  he states 'i don't want anybody making decisions for me and i don't want to prolong my life'  the patient is demonstrating



    D. autonomy
  4. when caring for an elderly Chinese patient, the nurse recognizes that which of these cultural issues may influence the care of this patient?



    B. the use of heat may be an important practice for this patient.
  5. a patient is being counseled for possible participation in a clinical trial for a new med.  after the patient meets with the physician, the nurse is asked to obtain the patient's signature on the consent forms.  the nurse knows that this informed consent indicates which of the following?



    A. the patient has been informed of all potential hazards and benefits of the therapy
  6. a jap patient says a drug causes strong reactions when her and her family take it, but it never does that to her white friends that take it.  the nurse recognizes that because of this trait which statement applies?



    A. she may need to lower dosages of the medications prescribed
  7. when evaluating polymorphism and medication administration, the nurse considers which factors?  select all that apply




    • C. nutritional status
    • c. patients ethnicity
    • d. cultural beliefs
    • e. pt age
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pharm ch 4 nclex
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