Pharmacology and Nursing: Legal Aspects of Drug Administration

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What is the primary responsibility of a nurse when receiving a telephone medication order?

To immediately administer the medication

To question the physician about the medication

To document the order in the client's chart within 24-48 hours (correct)

To inform the client about the medication

What should a nurse assess before administering a medication?

The client's medical history only

The client's problem with self-administering a medication only

The client's normal eating habits only

The client's health status and intended drug (correct)

What type of medication order may not have a termination date?

Prn order

Scheduled order

Standing order (correct)

Stat order

What should a nurse do if an unclear or contraindicated medication order is received?

Question the physician about the order immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential part of obtaining a medication history?

Identifying current or recent drugs and allergies Signup and view all the answers

What should a nurse do if the wrong medication is administered to a client?

Inform the physician and complete an incident report Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when evaluating a client's response to a drug?

Right evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of counting controlled substances at the end of each shift?

To detect any discrepancies in the inventory Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consideration for elderly clients when administering medications?

Altered quality of organ responsiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of nurses when it comes to drug administration?

To be responsible for their own actions in administering medications Signup and view all the answers

What information should be recorded when administering controlled drugs?

The client's name, date and time of administration, drug name and dose, and signature of the person administering Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential step when administering medications through a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube?

Aspirating stomach contents and measuring the residual volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a locked drawer to store controlled substances?

To protect the medications from theft or diversion Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse's responsibility when a client refuses a medication?

Documenting the refusal and notifying the physician Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when selecting a medication for an elderly client?

Decreased liver function Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a therapeutic effect and a side effect of a drug?

A therapeutic effect is a desired outcome, while a side effect is an unexpected outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the nurse's responsibility when administering medications to a client?

All of the above, including right client education Signup and view all the answers

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