Pharmacology for Nursing Students
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What is the primary objective of practicing the 'rights' of drug administration?

  • To manage medication side effects
  • To educate clients on drug usage
  • To provide safe drug administration (correct)
  • To ensure accurate dosage calculations

    • What is the total number of 'rights' of drug administration?

  • 7
  • 6
  • 10 (correct)
  • 5

    • What is the recommended time to complete the pre-test?

  • 15 minutes (correct)
  • 20 minutes
  • 10 minutes
  • 30 minutes

    • What is the purpose of the pre-test activity?

    <p>To assess prior knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 1 tsp equivalent to?

    <p>gtt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the author of the book 'Focus on Nursing Pharmacology'?

    <p>Amy M. Karch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of checking a client's wristband and a second piece of identification?

    <p>To verify the client's identity before administering medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be cosigned by the prescribing physician within 24 hours?

    <p>A phone order or verbal order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using computerized systems to record medications?

    <p>It reduces medication errors by minimizing handwriting errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major contributor to medication errors according to studies?

    <p>Distractions and interruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial component of a drug order?

    <p>The date and time the order is written</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to minimize distractions during medication preparation and administration?

    <p>Reach an agreement with colleagues to handle patient concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Principles of Drug Administration

    • To provide safe drug administration, the nurse should practice the "rights" of drug administration, which are:
      • The right client
      • The right drug
      • The right dose
      • The right time
      • The right route
    • Five additional rights are essential to professional nursing practice:
      • The right assessment
      • The right documentation
      • The client's right to education
      • The right evaluation
      • The client's right to refuse

    The Right Client

    • The right client needs to be ensured by checking the wristband and by checking a second piece of identification, such as a picture on the chart or a case number that is both on the chart and wristband.
    • This must be done before any medication is administered.

    The Right Drug

    • The right drug means the client receives the drug that was prescribed by a physician (MD), dentist (DDS), podiatrist (DPM), or an advanced practice nurse with the license to write prescriptions (APRN).
    • The use of computerized systems to record medications has helped to decrease medication errors.
    • If there is a phone order or verbal order, it must be cosigned by the prescribing physician within 24 hours.

    Components of a Drug Order

    • Date and time the order is written
    • Drug name (generic is preferred)
    • Drug dosage
    • Route of administration
    • Frequency and duration of administration (e.g., x 7 days, x 3 doses)
    • Any special instructions for withholding or adjusting dosage based on nursing assessment, drug effectiveness, or laboratory results

    Medication Safety Tips

    • Avoid distractions, which can cause around 45-50% of medication errors.
    • Focus on preparing and administering medications, and ask colleagues to handle patients' concerns during this time.
    • Know your "rights" of drug administration to ensure safe medication administration.

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    Test your knowledge of pharmacology principles, drug administration, and dosage calculations. This quiz is designed for second-year nursing students, covering key concepts and topics.

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