Which Statement Most Accurately Describes a Nurse's Role Regarding Psychopharmacology

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement most accurately describes a nurse's role regarding psychopharmacology?

• A) "You will need to frequently make decisions regarding the administration of PRN medications to help the client manage anger."
• B) "It's a nursing responsibility to adjust a medication dose to assure effective patient responses."
• C) "Nurses administers medications while evaluating drug effectiveness is a medical responsibility."
• D) "To best assure appropriate response, a patient's questions about drug therapy should be referred to the psychiatrist."

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