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Test Bank Chapter 3 - Principles of Drug Administration (select questions)
Test Bank Chapter 3 - Principles of Drug Administration (select questions)
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The physician has ordered several
medications for the patient. What
does the nurse recognize as respon-
sibilities regarding administration of
medications?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Knowing whether or not the med-
ication is on the hospital formulary ANS: 2, 3, 4, 5
2. Knowing the reason the medication
was prescribed for this patient
3. Knowing how the medication is to
be administered.
4. Knowing how the medication is
supplied by the pharmacy
5. Knowing the name of the medica-
tion
The nurse is preparing medications
prior to administration. To promote
patient safety, the nurse uses rights
of drug administration. What do these
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rights include?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. The right medication
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
2. The right time of delivery
3. The right dose
4. The right route of administration
5. The right patient
The nurse uses the nursing process
prior to administering any medica-
tions. Which step will assure the best
patient safety?
1. Assess the patients developmental ANS: 2
level.
2. Assess the patients medical history.
3. Assess the patients disease
process.
4. Assess the patients learning needs.
The physician prescribes an oral med-
ication for the patient. What is the pri-
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