Question

when administering drugs, the nurse remembers that the duration of action of a drug is defined as which of these?
the time it takes for a drug to elicit a therapeutic response
the amount of time needed to remove a drug from circulation
the time it takes for a drug to achieve its maximum therapeutic response
the time period at which a drugs concentration is sufficient to cause a therapeutic response
question 8
when given a scheduled morning medication, the patient states, \i havent seen that pill before. are you sure its correct?\ the nurse checks the medication administration record and verifies that it is listed. which is the nurses best response?
\its listed here on the medication sheet, so you should take it.\
\go ahead and take it, and then ill check with your doctor about it.\
\it wouldnt be listed here if it were not ordered for you!\
\let me check on the order first before you take it.\

Explanation:

• First question:
• The time it takes for a drug to elicit a therapeutic response is the onset of action.
• The amount of time needed to remove a drug from circulation is the elimination time.
• The time it takes for a drug to achieve its maximum therapeutic response is the peak time.
• The duration of action is when the drug's concentration is enough to cause a therapeutic response.
• Second question:
• Option 1 is dismissive of the patient's concern.
• Option 2 is unsafe as the drug should be verified before administration.
• Option 3 is also dismissive.
• Option 4 shows a proper nursing practice of double - checking the order when a patient has a concern, ensuring patient safety.

Answer:

• For the first question: The time period at which a drug's concentration is sufficient to cause a therapeutic response
• For the second question: "Let me check on the order first before you take it."