Medication Dispensing Principles

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What is the fundamental principle of 'Right Patient' when dispensing medications?

Asking the patient to confirm their identity verbally

Verifying the patient's address

Confirming the patient's name and NRIC on the medicine label with electronic records (correct)

Checking the patient's insurance information

How should the 'Right Dose' of medication be verified?

Checking the medication name and dosage provided in the doctor's clinical notes (correct)

Estimating the dosage based on the patient's weight

Relying on the pharmacist's memory for the correct dosage

Asking the patient for their preferred dosage

What does 'Right Route' refer to when dispensing medications?

Providing instructions on how to take medications (orally, topically, etc.) (correct)

Choosing the most convenient route for the pharmacist

Instructing patients to take medications at any time of the day

Verifying the patient's preferred route of administration

What information should medication labels include according to the text?

Instructions on when to take the medication Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for patients to be informed about their medications?

To understand how the medications work and their side effects Signup and view all the answers

Dispensing medications requires ensuring the 'Five Rights' fundamental principles are followed

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Patients should be informed about their medications including how they work, their side effects, and for how long they should take them

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The 'Right Patient' principle involves confirming the patient's name and NRIC on the medicine label with the patient's electronic records

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The 'Right Medication' principle involves providing patients with instructions on how to take their medications

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The 'Right Time' principle involves informing patients when to take their medication according to their prescription

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Medication Dispensing Principles

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What is the fundamental principle of 'Right Patient' when dispensing medications?

How should the 'Right Dose' of medication be verified?

What does 'Right Route' refer to when dispensing medications?

What information should medication labels include according to the text?

Why is it important for patients to be informed about their medications?

Dispensing medications requires ensuring the 'Five Rights' fundamental principles are followed

Patients should be informed about their medications including how they work, their side effects, and for how long they should take them

The 'Right Patient' principle involves confirming the patient's name and NRIC on the medicine label with the patient's electronic records

The 'Right Medication' principle involves providing patients with instructions on how to take their medications

The 'Right Time' principle involves informing patients when to take their medication according to their prescription

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Medication Dispensing Principles

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Questions and Answers

What is the fundamental principle of 'Right Patient' when dispensing medications?

How should the 'Right Dose' of medication be verified?

What does 'Right Route' refer to when dispensing medications?

What information should medication labels include according to the text?

Why is it important for patients to be informed about their medications?

Dispensing medications requires ensuring the 'Five Rights' fundamental principles are followed

Patients should be informed about their medications including how they work, their side effects, and for how long they should take them

The 'Right Patient' principle involves confirming the patient's name and NRIC on the medicine label with the patient's electronic records

The 'Right Medication' principle involves providing patients with instructions on how to take their medications

The 'Right Time' principle involves informing patients when to take their medication according to their prescription

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