Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 6 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse is preparing to administer an oral
antihypertensive medication. Before giving the medication, the
nurse compares the medication administration record, the
pharmacy label, and the patient's identification band. The
patient asks why the nurse keeps checking the medication label
multiple times.
Question Stem
Which response by the nurse best explains the purpose of
repeatedly verifying the medication label?
Answer Options
A. "It is required only for medications that are considered high
alert."
B. "Repeated verification helps reduce medication errors by
confirming the correct medication before administration."
C. "The pharmacy occasionally labels medications incorrectly."
D. "I only need to verify medications when patients ask
questions."
,Correct Answer
B. "Repeated verification helps reduce medication errors by
confirming the correct medication before administration."
Detailed Rationale
Medication administration requires systematic verification to
reduce preventable medication errors. Comparing the
medication label with the medication administration record
during medication preparation and before administration
supports several medication administration rights, including the
right patient, medication, dose, route, and time. These safety
checks decrease the likelihood of administering the wrong
medication.
Although technology such as barcode scanning enhances safety,
it does not replace careful nursing assessment and verification.
Incorrect Option Analysis
Option A
Why Incorrect
Safety checks apply to all medications, not only high-alert
medications.
, Common Clinical Misconception
High-alert medications are the only drugs requiring careful
verification.
Medication Safety Risk
Routine medications can also cause serious harm if
administered incorrectly.
Appropriate Nursing Consideration
Apply medication safety principles consistently for every
medication.
Option C
Why Incorrect
Medication verification is a routine safety practice, not an
indication that pharmacy errors are expected.
Common Clinical Misconception
Medication verification exists primarily because pharmacies
frequently make mistakes.
Medication Safety Risk
May undermine interdisciplinary trust.
Appropriate Nursing Consideration
Care
12th Edition
• Author(s)Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum; Laura D. Rosenthal
,TEST BANK
Question 6 (MCQ)
Clinical Scenario
A newly licensed nurse is preparing to administer an oral
antihypertensive medication. Before giving the medication, the
nurse compares the medication administration record, the
pharmacy label, and the patient's identification band. The
patient asks why the nurse keeps checking the medication label
multiple times.
Question Stem
Which response by the nurse best explains the purpose of
repeatedly verifying the medication label?
Answer Options
A. "It is required only for medications that are considered high
alert."
B. "Repeated verification helps reduce medication errors by
confirming the correct medication before administration."
C. "The pharmacy occasionally labels medications incorrectly."
D. "I only need to verify medications when patients ask
questions."
,Correct Answer
B. "Repeated verification helps reduce medication errors by
confirming the correct medication before administration."
Detailed Rationale
Medication administration requires systematic verification to
reduce preventable medication errors. Comparing the
medication label with the medication administration record
during medication preparation and before administration
supports several medication administration rights, including the
right patient, medication, dose, route, and time. These safety
checks decrease the likelihood of administering the wrong
medication.
Although technology such as barcode scanning enhances safety,
it does not replace careful nursing assessment and verification.
Incorrect Option Analysis
Option A
Why Incorrect
Safety checks apply to all medications, not only high-alert
medications.
, Common Clinical Misconception
High-alert medications are the only drugs requiring careful
verification.
Medication Safety Risk
Routine medications can also cause serious harm if
administered incorrectly.
Appropriate Nursing Consideration
Apply medication safety principles consistently for every
medication.
Option C
Why Incorrect
Medication verification is a routine safety practice, not an
indication that pharmacy errors are expected.
Common Clinical Misconception
Medication verification exists primarily because pharmacies
frequently make mistakes.
Medication Safety Risk
May undermine interdisciplinary trust.
Appropriate Nursing Consideration
