Household System and Medication Administration Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the term used to describe a substance administered for the diagnosis, cure, treatment, or relief of a symptom?

Medication (correct)

Drug

Illicit substance

Primary care provider

Which term refers to an illicitly obtained substance such as heroin or cocaine?

Medication

Drug (correct)

Primary care provider

Crude drug

In the context of medication administration, what is the significance of the 'rights' to accurate medication administration?

Ensuring cost-effective medication practices

Ensuring safe and accurate medication administration (correct)

Ensuring timely administration only

Ensuring availability of all types of medications

What is a key reason for dispensing medications on the order of primary care providers and dentists?

To ensure accurate administration Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is emphasized by listing examples of various types of medication orders?

Variability in medication orders Signup and view all the answers

Why is knowledge about the actions of drugs on the body important in medication administration?

To prevent medication errors Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a medication error?

A preventable event that may lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of medication error that can occur with hospitalized clients?

Dispensing errors Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses always do before administering medication?

Assess the client’s health status and obtain a medication history Signup and view all the answers

Which error type involves misinterpretation of abbreviations?

Transcription/interpretation errors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a medication cart in medical facilities?

To move medications around for bedside administration Signup and view all the answers

Why is obtaining a medication history important before giving any medication?

To ensure safe and appropriate administration Signup and view all the answers

What is the written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug called?

Prescription Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of medication administration as mentioned in the text?

Enhancement of physical appearance Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for their own actions when it comes to medication administration, according to the text?

Nurses Signup and view all the answers

Where are controlled substances typically kept in hospitals?

Locked drawer, cupboard, or medication cart Signup and view all the answers

In case of an incorrect medication order written by a primary care provider, who is responsible for administering the incorrect dosage according to the text?

Nurse Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses do if they receive an unclear or unreasonable medication order?

Request clarification and refuse to give the medication until clarified Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Household Measures

Household measures are used when accurate systems of measure are not required
Included in household measures are drops, teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, and glasses

Administering Medications Safely

Nurses should always assess a client's health status and obtain a medication history prior to giving any medication
The assessment depends on the client's illness or current condition, the intended drug, and the route of administration
The medication history includes information about the drugs the client is taking currently or has taken recently

Medication Errors

A medication error is any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm
Four main types of medication errors that occur with hospitalized clients are:
- Prescription errors (e.g., wrong drug or dose)
- Transcription/interpretation error (e.g., misinterpretation of abbreviations)
- Preparation errors (e.g., calculation error)
- Administration errors (e.g., wrong dose, wrong time, omission, or additional dose)

Medication Dispensing Systems

Medical facilities vary in their medication dispensing systems
Systems can include:
- Medication cart on wheels
- Medication cabinet

Medication Administration

Learning outcomes:
- Define selected terms related to the administration of medications
- Describe legal aspects of administering medications
- Describe actions of drugs on the body
- Identify factors affecting medication action
- Describe various routes of medication administration
- Identify essential parts of a medication order
- List examples of various types of medication orders
- State systems of measurement that are used in the administration of medications
- Describe four formulas for calculating drug dosages
- List six essential steps to follow when administering medication
- State the "rights" to accurate medication administration

Medications

A medication is a substance administered for the diagnosis, cure, treatment, or relief of a symptom or for prevention of disease
Medications have been known and used since antiquity
Medications are usually dispensed on the order of primary care providers and dentists

Legal Aspects of Drug Administration

Nurses need to know how nursing practice acts in their areas define and limit their functions
Nurses are responsible for their own actions regardless of whether there is a written order
Control substances are kept in a locked drawer, cupboard, medication cart, or computer-controlled dispensing system
Agencies may have special inventory forms for recording the use of controlled substances

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Description

Test your knowledge on household measures like drops, teaspoons, and cups, as well as safe medication administration practices. Learn about assessing a client's health status, obtaining medication history, and factors to consider before administering medications.