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Which role does the nurse play in medication administration?
Which role does the nurse play in medication administration?
- Monitoring, recording, and reporting side effects (correct)
- Activating the emergency response team
- Administering drugs for anaphylaxis
- Verifying patient allergies
What should be done if a patient experiences a severe drug reaction?
What should be done if a patient experiences a severe drug reaction?
- Inform the treating doctor
- Notify the pharmacist
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (correct)
- Attach an allergy sticker to the prescription chart
What should be done with patient allergies on the prescription chart?
What should be done with patient allergies on the prescription chart?
- Attach an allergy sticker to all pages of the chart (correct)
- Report them to the treating doctor
- Clearly note them on the front and inside of the chart
- Verbally verify them with the pharmacist
Who should be informed of any severe adverse drug reactions?
Who should be informed of any severe adverse drug reactions?
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What should be written in the patient's file regarding medication interventions and outcomes?
What should be written in the patient's file regarding medication interventions and outcomes?
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Medication Administration
- The nurse plays a crucial role in medication administration, ensuring safe and effective delivery of medications to patients.
Severe Drug Reaction
- If a patient experiences a severe drug reaction, the nurse should immediately cease medication administration, notify the physician, and provide supportive care to manage the reaction.
Patient Allergies
- Patient allergies should be clearly documented on the prescription chart, highlighting the specific allergen and the nature of the allergy to ensure safe medication administration.
Informing Authorities
- In the event of a severe adverse drug reaction, the nurse should inform the physician and the pharmacy, and also report the incident to the relevant authorities, such as the FDA or local regulatory bodies.
Medication Interventions and Outcomes
- The nurse should accurately document in the patient's file all medication interventions, including the medication administered, dosage, time, and any adverse reactions or outcomes, providing a clear record of medication management.
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