Question

a nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. in which of the following sections of a medication resource should the nurse look to determine if the medication has more than one use?
adverse effects
indications
pharmacokinetics
nursing implications

Explanation:

To determine if a medication has more than one use, the nurse should refer to the "Indications" section of a medication resource. The "Indications" section lists the conditions or purposes for which the medication is used.

• "Adverse effects" lists unwanted reactions to the medication, not its uses.
• "Pharmacokinetics" deals with how the body processes the medication (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion), not its uses.
• "Nursing implications" focuses on nursing actions related to the medication, not its uses.

Answer:

B. Indications