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What is one of the requirements for administering medication mentioned in the text?
What is one of the requirements for administering medication mentioned in the text?
- Special training or authorization from a physician (correct)
- Receiving instructions from a nurse
- Knowing the patient personally
- Having a clean workspace
Which of the following is one of the Six Rights of Medication described in the text?
Which of the following is one of the Six Rights of Medication described in the text?
- Right Dosage (correct)
- Right Temperature
- Right Location
- Right Sound
What does it mean to ensure the 'Right Person' in medication administration?
What does it mean to ensure the 'Right Person' in medication administration?
- Ensuring the patient receiving the medication is the one named on the label (correct)
- Confirming the patient's address
- Checking if the medication is expired
- Verifying the patient's blood type
Why is it important to document actions and findings during medication administration?
Why is it important to document actions and findings during medication administration?
How can the 'Right Route' of administering medication be ensured?
How can the 'Right Route' of administering medication be ensured?
What is the role of the 'Right time' principle in medication administration?
What is the role of the 'Right time' principle in medication administration?
Which term describes a substance that decreases a body function or activity?
Which term describes a substance that decreases a body function or activity?
What is the significance of 'Right documentation' in medication administration?
What is the significance of 'Right documentation' in medication administration?
Which term refers to a strong dependence on a drug due to physiological, psychological, or both reasons?
Which term refers to a strong dependence on a drug due to physiological, psychological, or both reasons?
What do Agonists do in the body?
What do Agonists do in the body?
What does a Contraindication represent in medication administration?
What does a Contraindication represent in medication administration?
Which type of drug administration involves drugs being swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system?
Which type of drug administration involves drugs being swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system?
What is the purpose of capitalizing the first letter of trade names of drugs?
What is the purpose of capitalizing the first letter of trade names of drugs?
Why should a patient be responsive and able to control their airway when taking oral medications?
Why should a patient be responsive and able to control their airway when taking oral medications?
What does the term 'USP' or 'NF' following the official name of a drug signify?
What does the term 'USP' or 'NF' following the official name of a drug signify?
Why must sublingual drugs not be swallowed or inhaled?
Why must sublingual drugs not be swallowed or inhaled?
What should be done regardless of the route of drug administration selected for a patient?
What should be done regardless of the route of drug administration selected for a patient?
What factors are used to calculate gtt/min for IV flow rates?
What factors are used to calculate gtt/min for IV flow rates?
Which type of drip set has drops of 60 gtt/mL?
Which type of drip set has drops of 60 gtt/mL?
When is changing an IV bag indicated?
When is changing an IV bag indicated?
What does 'gtt/min' represent in IV flow rate calculations?
What does 'gtt/min' represent in IV flow rate calculations?
If asked to infuse 800 mL over 100 minutes with a macro-drip (15 gtt/mL), what would be the calculated gtt/min?
If asked to infuse 800 mL over 100 minutes with a macro-drip (15 gtt/mL), what would be the calculated gtt/min?
What is the significance of 'authorized person' in setting up IV drip sets?
What is the significance of 'authorized person' in setting up IV drip sets?
What is the first step in administering medication intranasally?
What is the first step in administering medication intranasally?
Why is it advised not to use an alcohol swab during the removal of an IV catheter?
Why is it advised not to use an alcohol swab during the removal of an IV catheter?
What should be done after removing an IV catheter?
What should be done after removing an IV catheter?
Why is it necessary to stabilize the hub of the catheter when removing the tape?
Why is it necessary to stabilize the hub of the catheter when removing the tape?
What is the purpose of holding sterile gauze over a puncture site?
What is the purpose of holding sterile gauze over a puncture site?
Why is it essential to familiarize yourself with the intranasal medication device before administration?
Why is it essential to familiarize yourself with the intranasal medication device before administration?
