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Principles of Drug Administration in Nursing Care

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What is a crucial step in safe drug administration that nurses should do before administering medications?

Obtaining and processing pertinent information regarding the patient's medical history and physical assessment (correct)

Collaborating with pharmacists to check the accuracy of medication orders

Reviewing the medication's intended purpose and effects on the body

Following the 5 Rights and 3 Checks principle

What is the primary goal of medication reconciliation?

To accurately list all medications a patient is taking

To reduce medication errors and incidents (correct)

To track medications as the patient proceeds from one healthcare provider to another

To communicate medication lists to the next provider of service

What is the primary goal of the assessment phase in drug administration?

To administer the medication to the patient

To educate the patient about the prescribed medication

To identify the patient's allergies and medical history (correct)

To evaluate the patient's response to medication

What should nurses do when they encounter unclear medication orders?

Clarify the order with the prescriber Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for nurses to understand the pharmacotherapeutic principles of medications?

To recognize potential side effects and contraindications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 5 Rights in drug administration?

To reduce the risk of medication errors Signup and view all the answers

What can influence a patient's response to medications?

A number of variables, including age, weight, and individual pathophysiologic states Signup and view all the answers

What is an important factor that may affect a patient's adherence to their medication regimen?

The cost of the medication Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the documentation of medication administration?

The name and dosage of the medication, and the time administered Signup and view all the answers

Why should nurses always review recent lab data and other information in the patient's chart before administering medications?

To recognize potential side effects and contraindications Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of evaluating the effectiveness of medication?

Monitoring for adverse drug reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the planning phase in drug administration?

To enable the patient to become an active participant in their care Signup and view all the answers