When Reading About a Drug, the Nurse Learns It Has

question 5

Multiple Choice

When reading about a drug, the nurse learns it has a median toxic dose of 50 mg. The client has been receiving 60 mg of the drug. What analysis does the nurse make?

• A) It is likely the drug will not produce the desired effect.
• B) The efficacy and potency of this drug have not been well defined.
• C) The client will be at greater risk of adverse effects.
• D) This amount of drug would have been lethal to half the population.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, coordination, and balance.

Pons

A part of the brain located in the brainstem, playing crucial roles in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Thalamus

A structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is involved in consciousness, sleep-wake cycles, and filtering incoming stimuli to focus attention.