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What is the purpose of a PRN order in medication administration?
What is the purpose of a PRN order in medication administration?
Which type of order would be appropriate for a patient needing immediate medication in an emergency?
Which type of order would be appropriate for a patient needing immediate medication in an emergency?
In what situation might a nurse take a verbal order for medication administration?
In what situation might a nurse take a verbal order for medication administration?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a full body systems assessment before administering medication?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a full body systems assessment before administering medication?
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What is the role of standing protocols in medication administration?
What is the role of standing protocols in medication administration?
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Which patient rights should be acknowledged when administering medication?
Which patient rights should be acknowledged when administering medication?
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What is one of the key steps to prevent medication errors related to discrepancies?
What is one of the key steps to prevent medication errors related to discrepancies?
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What is a key consideration for a nurse before administering PRN medication like Tylenol?
What is a key consideration for a nurse before administering PRN medication like Tylenol?
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Why are titrated orders important in medication administration?
Why are titrated orders important in medication administration?
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What key aspect should be evaluated after administering a medication for wheezing?
What key aspect should be evaluated after administering a medication for wheezing?
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Why is it important to implement safety precautions for high-risk medications?
Why is it important to implement safety precautions for high-risk medications?
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What are Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pumps primarily used for?
What are Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) pumps primarily used for?
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Which of the following statements about routine medication orders is false?
Which of the following statements about routine medication orders is false?
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What does QSEN data focus on regarding medication administration?
What does QSEN data focus on regarding medication administration?
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What is a critical factor to assess regarding patient knowledge and compliance with medication?
What is a critical factor to assess regarding patient knowledge and compliance with medication?
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What protocol is necessary when administering IV potassium?
What protocol is necessary when administering IV potassium?
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What should be considered if a patient is NPO when administering medication?
What should be considered if a patient is NPO when administering medication?
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Which physical assessment is crucial to evaluate prior to administering medication?
Which physical assessment is crucial to evaluate prior to administering medication?
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What is an important factor to monitor when a patient is on Digoxin?
What is an important factor to monitor when a patient is on Digoxin?
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Which of the following situations may require administering medication via an alternative route?
Which of the following situations may require administering medication via an alternative route?
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What is a vital sign-related consideration before giving medications?
What is a vital sign-related consideration before giving medications?
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What can enhance a patient's ability to swallow large pills?
What can enhance a patient's ability to swallow large pills?
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How should the presence and patency of an IV be evaluated before medication administration?
How should the presence and patency of an IV be evaluated before medication administration?
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What does performing a body systems assessment help to determine?
What does performing a body systems assessment help to determine?
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Study Notes
Medication Orders
- Electronic medication orders are common, like EPIC
- Standing orders are given until discharged or discontinued
- PRN orders require nurse assessment (e.g., pain level)
- Emergency rooms may have standing protocols (e.g., nebulization for asthma)
- One-time orders may be needed pre-op or in emergencies
- Titrated orders adjust based on lab values (e.g., heparin)
- Verbal orders are rarely used, but documented
- Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps deliver meds
- Basal rate: continuous infusion
- Bolus rate: dose patient can self-administer
Medication Administration
- Assess patient's allergies, weight, swallowing ability
- Medical history, comorbidities, usual reactions
- Intolerances
- Medication history (current and past)
- Schedule (routine and PRN)
- Diet/fluid orders (NPO, with food)
- Lab values (e.g., Digoxin)
- Safety precautions for high-risk medications (narcotics, insulin, heparin, potassium)
- Double-check systems, dosage/rate monitoring
- Safety and communication are critical
- Medication errors should be reported
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This quiz covers essential concepts related to medication orders and administration in a clinical setting. Topics include electronic medication systems, standing orders, PRN orders, and safety precautions for high-risk medications. Test your knowledge on how to manage and assess medication administration effectively.
