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What is the primary responsibility of a nurse when receiving a telephone medication order?
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?
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?
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?
What should a nurse do if an unclear or contraindicated medication order is received?
What is an essential part of obtaining a medication history?
What is an essential part of obtaining a medication history?
What should a nurse do if the wrong medication is administered to a client?
What should a nurse do if the wrong medication is administered to a client?
What is the primary consideration when evaluating a client's response to a drug?
What is the primary consideration when evaluating a client's response to a drug?
What is the purpose of counting controlled substances at the end of each shift?
What is the purpose of counting controlled substances at the end of each shift?
What is a significant consideration for elderly clients when administering medications?
What is a significant consideration for elderly clients when administering medications?
What is the primary responsibility of nurses when it comes to drug administration?
What is the primary responsibility of nurses when it comes to drug administration?
What information should be recorded when administering controlled drugs?
What information should be recorded when administering controlled drugs?
What is an essential step when administering medications through a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube?
What is an essential step when administering medications through a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube?
What is the primary purpose of using a locked drawer to store controlled substances?
What is the primary purpose of using a locked drawer to store controlled substances?
What is the nurse's responsibility when a client refuses a medication?
What is the nurse's responsibility when a client refuses a medication?
What is the primary consideration when selecting a medication for an elderly client?
What is the primary consideration when selecting a medication for an elderly client?
What is the difference between a therapeutic effect and a side effect of a drug?
What is the difference between a therapeutic effect and a side effect of a drug?
What is the nurse's responsibility when administering medications to a client?
What is the nurse's responsibility when administering medications to a client?
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