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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven rights of patient medication?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven rights of patient medication?
What is the correct abbreviation for the seven rights of patient medication?
What is the correct abbreviation for the seven rights of patient medication?
How many label checks should be performed when administering medication?
How many label checks should be performed when administering medication?
Which type of medication packaging should have the name, name of the medication, and expiration date?
Which type of medication packaging should have the name, name of the medication, and expiration date?
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What should be done with liquids that are not used from a drug bottle?
What should be done with liquids that are not used from a drug bottle?
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Which route is NOT commonly used for medication administration?
Which route is NOT commonly used for medication administration?
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Which measurement system is NOT used for dosage calculations?
Which measurement system is NOT used for dosage calculations?
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What should be done before administering oral medication to a patient?
What should be done before administering oral medication to a patient?
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What order should oral drugs be given if multiple drugs are due at the same time?
What order should oral drugs be given if multiple drugs are due at the same time?
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When should medication be administered for it to be considered the right time?
When should medication be administered for it to be considered the right time?
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Which route of administration involves inserting a tube through the nose down the esophagus?
Which route of administration involves inserting a tube through the nose down the esophagus?
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Which route of administration involves inserting a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall?
Which route of administration involves inserting a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall?
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Which route of administration involves administering medication under the tongue?
Which route of administration involves administering medication under the tongue?
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Which route of administration involves injecting medication just beneath the top layer of the skin?
Which route of administration involves injecting medication just beneath the top layer of the skin?
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Which route of administration involves injecting medication into the fatty tissue just beneath the skin?
Which route of administration involves injecting medication into the fatty tissue just beneath the skin?
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Which route of administration involves injecting medication into a muscle?
Which route of administration involves injecting medication into a muscle?
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Which route of administration involves delivering medication or fluid directly into a vein?
Which route of administration involves delivering medication or fluid directly into a vein?
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Which route of administration involves giving a medication directly into a vein as a single injection?
Which route of administration involves giving a medication directly into a vein as a single injection?
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What is the term for the accidental leakage of non-vesicant solutions out of the vein into surrounding tissue?
What is the term for the accidental leakage of non-vesicant solutions out of the vein into surrounding tissue?
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What is the term for a violation of one of the seven rights of medication administration?
What is the term for a violation of one of the seven rights of medication administration?
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Which device infuses medications and fluids into the vein throughout the patient's body?
Which device infuses medications and fluids into the vein throughout the patient's body?
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What does it mean when a syringe is labeled with units?
What does it mean when a syringe is labeled with units?
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Which measuring devices can be used to administer medications?
Which measuring devices can be used to administer medications?
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Which type of drug form can be scored and broken in half?
Which type of drug form can be scored and broken in half?
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What is the purpose of enteric coating on a medication?
What is the purpose of enteric coating on a medication?
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What is the purpose of a suspension medication?
What is the purpose of a suspension medication?
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What is the main characteristic of an emulsion medication?
What is the main characteristic of an emulsion medication?
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What is the purpose of an elixir medication?
What is the purpose of an elixir medication?
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What is the purpose of a syrup medication?
What is the purpose of a syrup medication?
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What are the components of a prescriber's order?
What are the components of a prescriber's order?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven rights of patient medication?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven rights of patient medication?
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Which of the following is NOT a common route of medication administration?
Which of the following is NOT a common route of medication administration?
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What is the purpose of enteric coating on a medication?
What is the purpose of enteric coating on a medication?
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How many label checks should be performed when administering medication?
How many label checks should be performed when administering medication?
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When should medication be administered for it to be considered the right time?
When should medication be administered for it to be considered the right time?
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Which route of administration involves injecting medication into a muscle?
Which route of administration involves injecting medication into a muscle?
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Which route of administration involves inserting a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall?
Which route of administration involves inserting a tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall?
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What is the main characteristic of an emulsion medication?
What is the main characteristic of an emulsion medication?
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What should be done with liquids that are not used from a drug bottle?
What should be done with liquids that are not used from a drug bottle?
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Which device infuses medications and fluids into the vein throughout the patient's body?
Which device infuses medications and fluids into the vein throughout the patient's body?
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Which type of drug form cannot be broken in half?
Which type of drug form cannot be broken in half?
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What is the term for a medication system that is inserted into the rectum, vagina, or septum?
What is the term for a medication system that is inserted into the rectum, vagina, or septum?
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Which type of medication preparation requires shaking before use to ensure uniform distribution of solid particles throughout the liquid?
Which type of medication preparation requires shaking before use to ensure uniform distribution of solid particles throughout the liquid?
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What is the purpose of an elixir medication?
What is the purpose of an elixir medication?
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Which type of medication preparation is used when the drug is not soluble in water and oil and water must be mixed to deliver the drug?
Which type of medication preparation is used when the drug is not soluble in water and oil and water must be mixed to deliver the drug?
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Which type of medication preparation is a concentrated solution of sugar and water, with medication added to make it sweet and palatable?
Which type of medication preparation is a concentrated solution of sugar and water, with medication added to make it sweet and palatable?
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What is the term for the mode of communication required to give any medication?
What is the term for the mode of communication required to give any medication?
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What is the term for a medication order that is given when necessary, based on the request or need of the patient?
What is the term for a medication order that is given when necessary, based on the request or need of the patient?
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What is the term for a medication order that is given immediately?
What is the term for a medication order that is given immediately?
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What is the term for a medication order that is given on a regular basis, without an end date specified?
What is the term for a medication order that is given on a regular basis, without an end date specified?
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Which route of administration is typically used for skin testing, such as tuberculin tests or allergy testing?
Which route of administration is typically used for skin testing, such as tuberculin tests or allergy testing?
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Which route of administration involves injecting medication into the fatty tissue just beneath the skin?
Which route of administration involves injecting medication into the fatty tissue just beneath the skin?
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Which route of administration involves injecting medication into a muscle, usually the deltoid, vastus lateralis, or gluteus maximus?
Which route of administration involves injecting medication into a muscle, usually the deltoid, vastus lateralis, or gluteus maximus?
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Which route of administration offers the fastest onset of action and is used for various medications, fluids, blood products, and emergency situations?
Which route of administration offers the fastest onset of action and is used for various medications, fluids, blood products, and emergency situations?
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Which route of administration involves giving a medication directly into a vein as a single injection, typically over a short period?
Which route of administration involves giving a medication directly into a vein as a single injection, typically over a short period?
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Which route of administration involves attaching a secondary intravenous line to the primary line, allowing a second medication or fluid to be administered at the same time?
Which route of administration involves attaching a secondary intravenous line to the primary line, allowing a second medication or fluid to be administered at the same time?
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Which route of administration involves injecting medication just beneath the top layer of the skin?
Which route of administration involves injecting medication just beneath the top layer of the skin?
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Which route of administration involves injecting medication into the fatty tissue just beneath the skin?
Which route of administration involves injecting medication into the fatty tissue just beneath the skin?
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Which route of administration involves injecting medication into a muscle, usually the deltoid, vastus lateralis, or gluteus maximus?
Which route of administration involves injecting medication into a muscle, usually the deltoid, vastus lateralis, or gluteus maximus?
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Which route of administration offers the fastest onset of action and is used for various medications, fluids, blood products, and emergency situations?
Which route of administration offers the fastest onset of action and is used for various medications, fluids, blood products, and emergency situations?
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Which route of administration involves giving a medication directly into a vein as a single injection, typically over a short period?
Which route of administration involves giving a medication directly into a vein as a single injection, typically over a short period?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven rights of patient medication?
Which of the following is NOT one of the seven rights of patient medication?
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What is the purpose of enteric coating on a medication?
What is the purpose of enteric coating on a medication?
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Which route of administration involves injecting medication into a muscle, usually the deltoid, vastus lateralis, or gluteus maximus?
Which route of administration involves injecting medication into a muscle, usually the deltoid, vastus lateralis, or gluteus maximus?
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Which of the following is a method of administering medication directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
Which of the following is a method of administering medication directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
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What is the purpose of intradermal (ID) injections?
What is the purpose of intradermal (ID) injections?
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Which organization is responsible for monitoring medication errors in the United States?
Which organization is responsible for monitoring medication errors in the United States?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of measuring device used to administer medications?
Which of the following is NOT a type of measuring device used to administer medications?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of solid drugs?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of solid drugs?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of liquid drug form?
Which of the following is NOT a type of liquid drug form?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of a prescriber's order?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a prescriber's order?
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What is the purpose of an elixir medication?
What is the purpose of an elixir medication?
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Which type of drug form cannot be broken in half?
Which type of drug form cannot be broken in half?
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What is the purpose of enteric coating on a medication?
What is the purpose of enteric coating on a medication?
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Study Notes
Medication Administration and Documentation
- The seven rights of medication administration include patient identification, drug, dose, route, time, allergies, and documentation.
- Medication errors can occur if any of the seven rights are violated and can result in termination.
- Medication administration routes include oral, Gtube, transdermal, inhalation, nasal, eye, ear, rectal, and various injection routes.
- Enteral administration refers to administering medications directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, commonly through a tube inserted through the mouth, nose, or abdominal wall.
- Intravenous (IV) administration delivers medications or fluids directly into a vein, either by gravity or with the help of an infusion pump.
- Infiltration is the accidental leakage of non-vesicant solutions out of the vein into surrounding tissue, which can cause swelling and infection.
- Measuring devices such as cups, droppers, oral syringes, and dosing spoons are used to administer medications in precise amounts.
- Solid drug forms can be scored or broken in half, while capsule medications cannot be broken. Some medications must be absorbed outside the stomach.
- Liquid drug forms include suspensions, emulsions, elixirs, extracts, spirits (tinctures), and syrups, which are often used to make medications more palatable.
- Prescriber's orders include the patient's name, drug name, route, dose, frequency, special circumstances, and the prescriber's signature.
- Types of prescriber's orders include routine, standing, single, stat, and PRN (as needed). Automatic stop orders and self-limiting orders are also used.
- Drug dispensing systems can include computerized systems, unit dose systems, blister packs, floor stock, and individual prescriptions. Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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Test your knowledge of the seven rights in patient medication administration with this quiz. Learn about patient identification, drug ordering and labeling, dosage administration, and more. Challenge yourself to ensure safe and accurate medication practices.
