Medication Administration Quiz for Nursing Students
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Which identifiers are acceptable when preparing medication for a client?

  • Client's occupation
  • Client's medical history
  • Client's name and assigned identification number (correct)
  • Client's favorite color

    • What should be done to verify the identification of a client before medication administration?

  • Review the client’s medical history
  • Check the medication expiry date
  • Check identification bands for name and identification number (correct)
  • Ask the client for their symptoms

    • What is the correct timing for documenting medication administration?

  • Once the medication is prepared
  • Before administering the medication
  • After the client reports their response
  • Immediately after the medication is administered (correct)

    • Which practice is essential for safely administering and preparing medications?

    <p>Reading medication labels and comparing them with the MAR three times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a provider do to respect a client's right to refuse medication?

    <p>Explain the consequences and document the refusal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method can be used to minimize medication errors during administration?

    <p>Using a unit-dose system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a provider assess the appropriateness of client education regarding medication?

    <p>Determine what the client already knows and wants to know</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done upon discovering an allergic reaction in a client?

    <p>Notify the provider and document the reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended time frame for administering time-critical medications?

    <p>30 minutes before or after the prescribed time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common error when administering medications?

    <p>Administering non-time-critical medications outside their designated time frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a nurse collect essential data related to medication administration?

    <p>Before, during, and after administering the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using measurement devices like graduated cups or syringes in medication preparation?

    <p>To ensure accurate medication dosing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the right evaluation process following medication administration?

    <p>Verify therapeutic effects as well as any adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be confirmed before administering cytotoxic medications?

    <p>The presence of a second verifier or witness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle when preparing medication dosages?

    <p>Using standard measurement devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions can help prevent medication errors?

    <p>Double-checking calculations with another qualified nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)?

    <p>To educate about safe medication practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resource is NOT mentioned as appropriate for helping providers be knowledgeable about medications?

    <p>Personal medical histories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of list contains abbreviations that have caused a high number of medication errors?

    <p>Error-Prone Abbreviation List</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the High-Alert Medication List identify?

    <p>Medications that can cause significant harm if administered in error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can healthcare providers do to reduce the risk of medication errors?

    <p>Be knowledgeable about the medications administered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization works alongside ISMP in identifying problematic medication practices?

    <p>Food and Drug Administration (FDA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of resource is the Physicians’ Desk Reference considered to be?

    <p>A reference book providing drug information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the ISMP’s identified resources for medication knowledge?

    <p>Patient self-reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following established medication names is recommended to be written as 'medroxyPROGESTERone'?

    <p>medroxyprogesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct recommended name for 'acetohexamide'?

    <p>acetoHEXAMIDE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication name should be emphasized as 'sulfADIAZINE'?

    <p>sulfadiazine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which established medication name is correctly paired with its recommended form as 'vinCRIStine'?

    <p>vincristine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emphasis pattern for 'chlorpromazine'?

    <p>chlorproMAZINE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication name is recommended to be written as 'risperiDONE'?

    <p>risperidone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the correct recommended form of 'nifedipine'.

    <p>NIFEdipine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these medications should be emphasized as 'cycloSPORINE'?

    <p>cyclosporine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medication names is meant to be written 'methylPREDNISolone'?

    <p>methylprednisolone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct emphasized form for 'dopamine'?

    <p>DOPamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse do if a single dose of medication requires multiple tablets?

    <p>Contact the provider for clarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to assess a client's use of herbal products before medication administration?

    <p>Herbal products can interact with prescription medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor to determine in a client's preassessment prior to medication administration?

    <p>Their ability to swallow medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During medication administration, when should a nurse avoid taking unit-dose medications out of their wrappers?

    <p>At the time of the third check at the bedside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended action if a nurse identifies an unclear prescription?

    <p>Contact the prescribing provider for clarification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important detail should be determined regarding food allergies during preassessment?

    <p>Identify potential reactions or interactions with medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of the preassessment for medication administration?

    <p>Daily fluid intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a nurse detects an error in medication transcription, what immediate action should they take?

    <p>Implement corrective measures and report the error</p> Signup and view all the answers

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