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What is the term used to describe a substance administered for the diagnosis, cure, treatment, or relief of a symptom?
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?
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?
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?
What is a key reason for dispensing medications on the order of primary care providers and dentists?
What aspect is emphasized by listing examples of various types of medication orders?
What aspect is emphasized by listing examples of various types of medication orders?
Why is knowledge about the actions of drugs on the body important in medication administration?
Why is knowledge about the actions of drugs on the body important in medication administration?
What is the definition of a medication error?
What is the definition of a medication error?
Which of the following is NOT a type of medication error that can occur with hospitalized clients?
Which of the following is NOT a type of medication error that can occur with hospitalized clients?
What should nurses always do before administering medication?
What should nurses always do before administering medication?
Which error type involves misinterpretation of abbreviations?
Which error type involves misinterpretation of abbreviations?
What is the primary purpose of a medication cart in medical facilities?
What is the primary purpose of a medication cart in medical facilities?
Why is obtaining a medication history important before giving any medication?
Why is obtaining a medication history important before giving any medication?
What is the written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug called?
What is the written direction for the preparation and administration of a drug called?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of medication administration as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of medication administration as mentioned in the text?
Who is responsible for their own actions when it comes to medication administration, according to the text?
Who is responsible for their own actions when it comes to medication administration, according to the text?
Where are controlled substances typically kept in hospitals?
Where are controlled substances typically kept in hospitals?
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?
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?
What should nurses do if they receive an unclear or unreasonable medication order?
What should nurses do if they receive an unclear or unreasonable medication order?
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.
