Sherpath CHP 31 Principles of Safe Medication Admin

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In which situation related to medication administration is the use of the teach-back method essential?

Patient refuses a medication. (correct)

New medication is prescribed.

Dosage of a medication is changed.

More than one medication is taken at the same time.

To confirm the right drug, medication labels are checked against the medication administration record (MAR) at least how many times before the medication is administered to the patient? Record your answer as a whole number. _______ times (Use numbers only.)

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At which times does the nurse check for the “right drug”? (Select all that apply.)

When removing the drug from the dispensing unit (correct)

When preparing the medication (correct)

At the bedside immediately before administration (correct)

On completion of documentation that the medication was given

Match the prescription abbreviation with its meaning.

Before meals = ac Milliliter = mL Four times per day = qid Sublingual = SL Signup and view all the answers

Which medication prescription requires clarification with the health care provider?

Heparin 7500 units subcutaneously Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of “qid” in a medication prescription?

Four times per day Signup and view all the answers

The metric system has a basic unit of_______

(Use numbers only.)

10 Signup and view all the answers

Which information are needed to set up a dimensional analysis equation for calculating a medication dosage? (Select all that apply.)

Dose to be given Signup and view all the answers

Which step in dimensional analysis is done first?

Identify the unit of measure needed for the answer. Signup and view all the answers

Which factors related to medication errors are considered systems factors? (Select all that apply.)

Communication of prescriptions Signup and view all the answers

At which times would the nurse perform medication reconciliation? (Select all that apply.)

When a patient is discharged home Signup and view all the answers

Which factor best explains the need for medication reconciliation as a routine part of medication error prevention?

Prevalence of polypharmacy Signup and view all the answers

Which actions are taken when a patient refuses a medication? (Select all that apply.)

Notify the health care provider. Signup and view all the answers

As a general rule, which information should be given to a patient when a drug is being administered? Select all that apply.

Name of the drug Signup and view all the answers

The nurse looks up an unfamiliar medication when preparing to administer it. The reference indicates the medication is on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) high-alert list. Which action would the nurse take?

Have a second nurse verify the dosage. Signup and view all the answers

The nurse would contact the health care provider for clarification for which medication prescription?

Lisinopril 5 mg PO qd Signup and view all the answers

To which aspect does the abbreviation STAT refer when used in a prescription for a medication?

Frequency/time of administration Signup and view all the answers

Which medication would the nurse plan to give without first clarifying the prescription with the health care provider?

Naltrexone hydrochloride 50 mg PO daily Signup and view all the answers

Medication prescription: cimetidine 0.4 g PO, q6h Available: 400-mg tablets

How many tablets should be given to the patient? __________ tablet(s) Use numbers only.

1 tablet Signup and view all the answers

Medication prescription: digoxin 0.25 mg IV stat Available: digoxin 0.5 mg/2 mL

How many milliliters should be given to the patient? _________ mL Use numbers only.

1 mL Signup and view all the answers

Medication prescription: hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO daily Available: 50-mg tablets

How many tablets should be given to the patient? (Record your answer as a decimal and include a leading zero, if applicable.) ________ tablet(s) Use numbers only.

0.5 tablet Signup and view all the answers

Patient reluctance to share information is a major obstacle to which process?

Medication reconciliation Signup and view all the answers

Match each right of medication administration to the factor that puts it at risk for being violated.

Need to crush a tablet = Right Route Narrow window of administration = Right Time Smudged patient name on wristband = Right Patient Look-alike and soundalike medications = Right Drug Signup and view all the answers

Which questions are answered by the medication reconciliation process? (Select all that apply.)

Are any of the prescribed medications duplicated for each other? Signup and view all the answers

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In which situation related to medication administration is the use of the teach-back method essential?

To confirm the right drug, medication labels are checked against the medication administration record (MAR) at least how many times before the medication is administered to the patient? Record your answer as a whole number. _______ times (Use numbers only.)

At which times does the nurse check for the “right drug”? (Select all that apply.)

Match the prescription abbreviation with its meaning.

Which medication prescription requires clarification with the health care provider?

What is the meaning of “qid” in a medication prescription?

The metric system has a basic unit of_______

(Use numbers only.)

Which information are needed to set up a dimensional analysis equation for calculating a medication dosage? (Select all that apply.)

Which step in dimensional analysis is done first?

Which factors related to medication errors are considered systems factors? (Select all that apply.)

At which times would the nurse perform medication reconciliation? (Select all that apply.)

Which factor best explains the need for medication reconciliation as a routine part of medication error prevention?

Which actions are taken when a patient refuses a medication? (Select all that apply.)

As a general rule, which information should be given to a patient when a drug is being administered? Select all that apply.

The nurse looks up an unfamiliar medication when preparing to administer it. The reference indicates the medication is on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) high-alert list. Which action would the nurse take?

The nurse would contact the health care provider for clarification for which medication prescription?

To which aspect does the abbreviation STAT refer when used in a prescription for a medication?

Which medication would the nurse plan to give without first clarifying the prescription with the health care provider?

Medication prescription: cimetidine 0.4 g PO, q6h Available: 400-mg tablets

How many tablets should be given to the patient? __________ tablet(s) Use numbers only.

Medication prescription: digoxin 0.25 mg IV stat Available: digoxin 0.5 mg/2 mL

How many milliliters should be given to the patient? _________ mL Use numbers only.

Medication prescription: hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO daily Available: 50-mg tablets

How many tablets should be given to the patient? (Record your answer as a decimal and include a leading zero, if applicable.) ________ tablet(s) Use numbers only.

Patient reluctance to share information is a major obstacle to which process?

Match each right of medication administration to the factor that puts it at risk for being violated.

Which questions are answered by the medication reconciliation process? (Select all that apply.)

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Sherpath CHP 31 Principles of Safe Medication Admin

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Questions and Answers

In which situation related to medication administration is the use of the teach-back method essential?

To confirm the right drug, medication labels are checked against the medication administration record (MAR) at least how many times before the medication is administered to the patient? Record your answer as a whole number. _______ times (Use numbers only.)

At which times does the nurse check for the “right drug”? (Select all that apply.)

Match the prescription abbreviation with its meaning.

Which medication prescription requires clarification with the health care provider?

What is the meaning of “qid” in a medication prescription?

The metric system has a basic unit of_______ (Use numbers only.)

Which information are needed to set up a dimensional analysis equation for calculating a medication dosage? (Select all that apply.)

Which step in dimensional analysis is done first?

Which factors related to medication errors are considered systems factors? (Select all that apply.)

At which times would the nurse perform medication reconciliation? (Select all that apply.)

Which factor best explains the need for medication reconciliation as a routine part of medication error prevention?

Which actions are taken when a patient refuses a medication? (Select all that apply.)

As a general rule, which information should be given to a patient when a drug is being administered? Select all that apply.

The nurse looks up an unfamiliar medication when preparing to administer it. The reference indicates the medication is on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) high-alert list. Which action would the nurse take?

The nurse would contact the health care provider for clarification for which medication prescription?

To which aspect does the abbreviation STAT refer when used in a prescription for a medication?

Which medication would the nurse plan to give without first clarifying the prescription with the health care provider?

Medication prescription: cimetidine 0.4 g PO, q6h Available: 400-mg tablets How many tablets should be given to the patient? __________ tablet(s) Use numbers only.

Medication prescription: digoxin 0.25 mg IV stat Available: digoxin 0.5 mg/2 mL How many milliliters should be given to the patient? _________ mL Use numbers only.

Medication prescription: hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO daily Available: 50-mg tablets How many tablets should be given to the patient? (Record your answer as a decimal and include a leading zero, if applicable.) ________ tablet(s) Use numbers only.

Patient reluctance to share information is a major obstacle to which process?

Match each right of medication administration to the factor that puts it at risk for being violated.

Which questions are answered by the medication reconciliation process? (Select all that apply.)

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The metric system has a basic unit of_______

(Use numbers only.)

Medication prescription: cimetidine 0.4 g PO, q6h Available: 400-mg tablets

How many tablets should be given to the patient? __________ tablet(s) Use numbers only.

Medication prescription: digoxin 0.25 mg IV stat Available: digoxin 0.5 mg/2 mL

How many milliliters should be given to the patient? _________ mL Use numbers only.

Medication prescription: hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg PO daily Available: 50-mg tablets

How many tablets should be given to the patient? (Record your answer as a decimal and include a leading zero, if applicable.) ________ tablet(s) Use numbers only.