Nursing Process & Pharmacology

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts from the Nursing Process and Pharmacology lecture, aiding in exam preparation.

ADPIE

A mnemonic for the nursing process, which stands for Assess, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation.

Medication Error

Any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm.

NANDA

North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, which classifies nursing diagnoses based on clinical judgments for patient care.

Pharmacotherapy

The treatment of disease through the administration of drugs.

Pharmacologic Management

The nurse's role in managing and administering medications to achieve therapeutic effects.

Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM)

A structured approach to clinical decision-making, involving steps like Recognizing Cues and Evaluating Outcomes.

Subjective Data

Information from the patient about their symptoms and feelings.

Objective Data

Information collected through observation or measurement.

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals set in the nursing process.

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

The process of measuring drug levels in a patient's bloodstream to ensure safe and effective medication use.

Adverse Drug Effects

Undesired or harmful effects resulting from the use of a medication.

Corticosteroids

Anti-inflammatory drugs that suppress the immune response and inflammation.

NSAIDs

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which help reduce inflammation, pain, and fever.

Antibiotic Resistance

The ability of bacteria to survive exposure to antibiotics that would normally kill them.

Medication Reconciliation

The process of tracking a patient's medications as they transition between healthcare providers.

Multidrug Therapy

Using two or more medications simultaneously to treat a disease or infection.

Therapeutic Class

A classification of drugs based on their therapeutic use.

Pharmacologic Class

A classification of drugs based on their chemical structure or mechanism of action.

Root Cause Analysis

A method of problem-solving used to identify the underlying causes of medication errors.