PHARM Chapter 2 - Safe Medication Administration and Error Reduction

Which healthcare provider is NOT typically authorized to independently write prescriptions in the United States?

A medication's trade name reflects its chemical composition and molecular structure.

What is the official, nonproprietary name given to a medication by the United States Adopted Names Council?

Medications with a potential for misuse and addiction require more stringent supervision and are referred to as ______ substances.

A nurse administering medication should have up-to-date knowledge except for which of the following?

Which of the listed actions is least likely to reduce adverse events related to medications?

Antibiotics are classified as controlled substances due to their high risk of addiction.

Match the following medication names with their appropriate type:

Which schedule of controlled substances includes medications with legitimate medical applications but also a high potential for misuse and dependence?

Nursing students are permitted to accept verbal or telephone prescriptions in emergency situations under the supervision of a registered nurse.

What is the primary purpose of medication reconciliation as required by The Joint Commission?

A medication order that is to be given immediately and only once is known as a ______ prescription.

Match the following components with their importance in a medication prescription:

A client is prescribed a medication known to cause drowsiness as an adverse effect. What nursing intervention is most important for the client's safety?

The 'Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule' (PLLR) primarily focuses on the safe disposal of unused medications to prevent environmental contamination.

What information should a nurse provide to MedWatch when reporting an adverse effect of a new drug?

The expected physiological response for which a medication is administered is known as its ______ effect.

A client with a history of renal impairment is prescribed vancomycin. What is the nurse's priority action?

Which component of a medication prescription ensures the correct medication is dispensed to the patient?

Medications with a Schedule V classification have a higher potential for misuse and dependence compared to medications with a Schedule II classification.

What essential information must a nurse know about a medication before administering it to ensure patient safety.

Conditions such as diseases, age, pregnancy, or lactation that make administering a medication risky or unsafe are known as ______/contraindications.

Match each medication type to its corresponding schedule based on the potential for misuse and dependence:

Which strategy is LEAST likely to be effective in preventing medication errors?

The SDOH accounts for 90% of health outcomes.

Besides strategies like limiting access and using auxiliary labels, name one more strategy to avoid medication errors.

Clients who have a low level of education might be suited for educational materials with ______ for better understanding.

Match the following medication categories with a specific example drug:

The Joint Commission requires how many client identifiers before medication administration?

Which of the following medications requires extra caution due to its classification as a high-alert medication?

Incident reports should include personal opinions regarding why the incident occurred to provide a comprehensive understanding.

Medications should be documented before administration to ensure accurate record-keeping.

What should a nurse do if a patient refuses a medication?

Name one social determinant of health (SDOH) that can affect medication administration.

Clients without adequate housing may not be able to store medications such as ______ that require refrigeration.

Administer time-critical medications within ______ minutes before or after the prescribed time.

A client with limited access to transportation may face challenges in obtaining medications. What intervention addresses this SDOH?

Match the following actions with the corresponding 'Rights' of medication administration:

A nurse is preparing to administer medication. What is the most important action to take immediately prior to administration?

Collecting data regarding SDOH is solely the responsibility of the nurse.

It is acceptable to pre-document medication administration to save time during a busy shift.

What is one action a nurse can take during the 'assessment' phase of the nursing process to prevent medication errors?

Clients who are food insecure will need assistance with medications that should be taken ______.

What is the function of a unit-dose system in medication administration?

During incident reporting, which action is most important for a nurse to prioritize?

If a unit-dose system is not available, the nurse should ________ the correct dose.

Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing response when a client questions taking a medication?

Which SDOH is MOST directly addressed by providing culturally tailored educational materials to a client?

Administering a medication via the correct route is essential for its proper absorption and distribution.

Name three common types of medication errors.

The ISMP is a nonprofit organization working to educate healthcare providers and consumers about ______ medication practices.

Why is it crucial to check a patient's allergy history before administering medications?

Match the following resources with their primary purpose in medication administration:

Which organization maintains a list of medications that, if administered incorrectly, pose a high risk of significant harm to patients?

According to guidelines, prescriptions for medications should always be considered safe, and nurses should not question them to avoid delaying treatment.

To prevent medication errors with look-alike and sound-alike drugs, healthcare providers should use ______ labels and automated alerts in pharmacy systems.

A provider prescribes multiple tablets for a single dose of an oral medication. What action should the nurse take first?

Match the following strategies with their purpose in preventing medication errors:

A client questions the appearance of a newly prescribed medication compared to what they usually take. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

What critical information should a nurse include in an incident report following a medication error, besides client identification and medication details?

An incident report about a medication error should be referenced and included in the client's medical record for transparency.

Which of the following is the primary reason for reporting all medication errors within a healthcare facility?

When discarding controlled substances, a nurse must have another nurse ______ the discarding process.

Which of the following medication pairs are commonly mistaken for each other due to their similar names?

Besides checking the medication label, what other crucial step can prevent errors, especially with high-alert medications like insulin or heparin?

It is acceptable practice for a nurse to prepare medications for multiple clients at the same time to improve efficiency.

A nurse finds a medication left at a client's bedside. Which action should the nurse take?

Nurses should encourage clients to become part of the safety net by teaching them about their medications and the importance of proper ______ before administration.