Household System and Medication Administration Quiz

Study Notes

Household Measures

Household measures provide alternative methods for measurement when precision is not critical.
Common household measures include drops, teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, and glasses.

Administering Medications Safely

Nurses must assess a client's health status and gather a thorough medication history before administering drugs.
The depth of assessment varies based on the client’s medical condition, the medication intended, and the administration route.
Medication histories record both current and recently taken medications.

Medication Administration Errors

Medication errors are defined as preventable events leading to improper medication use or patient harm.
Primary categories of medication errors in hospitals include:
- Prescription errors: wrong drug or dosage.
- Transcription/interpretation errors: misinterpretation of abbreviations.
- Preparation errors: incorrect calculations.
- Administration errors: giving the wrong dose at the wrong time or omitting/adding doses.

Medication Dispensing Systems

Medical facilities utilize various medication dispensing systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Types of systems include:
- Medication carts: mobile carts for transporting medications to patients' rooms.
- Medication cabinets: secured storage for medications.

Learning Outcomes

Understanding key terminology related to medication administration.
Familiarity with the legalities of medication administration.
Knowledge of drug actions and factors influencing medication effects.
Recognition of different routes for medication administration.
Ability to identify critical components of medication orders.
Awareness of types of medication orders and measurement systems used.
Competence in calculating drug dosages using established formulas.
Familiarity with essential steps and "rights" to ensure accurate medication delivery.

Introduction to Medications

Medications serve various purposes, including diagnosis, treatment, symptom relief, and disease prevention.
The term "drug" can also refer to illegal substances like heroin or cocaine.
Use of medications dates back to ancient history, with early examples including opium and castor oil.
The diversity and knowledge of medications have significantly expanded over time, largely based on orders from healthcare providers and dentists in the U.S.

Description

Test your knowledge on household measures used for less accurate measurements and safe medication administration practices. Learn about drops, teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, glasses, medication assessment, health status evaluation, and medication history.