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What should be done before removing the medication bottle from the shelf for administration?
What should be done before removing the medication bottle from the shelf for administration?
- Mix the medication inside the bottle.
- Shake the bottle vigorously.
- Take a picture of the medicine bottle.
- Inspect the label of the medicine bottle. (correct)
Which color should poisonous drugs be labeled with according to the guidelines?
Which color should poisonous drugs be labeled with according to the guidelines?
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Red (correct)
What should be used to measure the accurate dose of medication?
What should be used to measure the accurate dose of medication?
- Any available spoon or cup
- A calibrated measure (correct)
- Measuring by volume in a non-calibrated container
- Eyeballing the quantity
What should always be done before administering medication?
What should always be done before administering medication?
Where should medicine be poured from the bottle?
Where should medicine be poured from the bottle?
How many times should the name of the medicine card and medicine container be read before removing the bottle from the shelf?
How many times should the name of the medicine card and medicine container be read before removing the bottle from the shelf?
What should be done before pouring or measuring medication into a medicine glass?
What should be done before pouring or measuring medication into a medicine glass?
Which of the following is NOT one of the twelve rights of medication administration mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the twelve rights of medication administration mentioned in the text?
What is the correct action to take regarding verbal orders for medication?
What is the correct action to take regarding verbal orders for medication?
Why is it advised not to return poured medication back into the bottle?
Why is it advised not to return poured medication back into the bottle?
When should a nurse report an error in medication administration?
When should a nurse report an error in medication administration?
What is one important precaution mentioned when giving pills or tablets to a patient?
What is one important precaution mentioned when giving pills or tablets to a patient?
What should the nurse do after comparing the medication card with the medication present in the cupboard?
What should the nurse do after comparing the medication card with the medication present in the cupboard?
What is a crucial step to prevent medication errors during administration?
What is a crucial step to prevent medication errors during administration?
What should the nurse do after giving water before and after putting powdered tablets into the patient's mouth?
What should the nurse do after giving water before and after putting powdered tablets into the patient's mouth?
What is one of the patient's rights in medication administration?
What is one of the patient's rights in medication administration?
Why is it important for the nurse to check the patient within 30 minutes after giving medication?
Why is it important for the nurse to check the patient within 30 minutes after giving medication?
After giving medication to a patient, what should the nurse do before recording the details on the nurse’s record?
After giving medication to a patient, what should the nurse do before recording the details on the nurse’s record?
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