Pharmacology Nurse 117 Questions with Correct Answers (Grade
A+)
Question 1: Complete the following statement by filling in the correct word(s) or number(s). __ lists
medications that should be avoided in clients age 65 and older.
Answer: Beers criteria
Question 2: Complete the following statement by filling in the correct word(s) or number(s). __
lettering is used to differentiate medications with look-alike names.
Answer: Tall man
Question 3: Complete the following statement by filling in the correct word(s) or number(s). In addition
to the client's full name the nurse should use __ to establish the identification of a client.
Answer: 2 unique identifiers
Question 4: Complete the following statement by filling in the correct word(s) or number(s). The Joint
Commission launched a __ to encourage clients to have an active role preventing errors.
Answer: Speak Up Campaign
Question 5: Complete the following statement by filling in the correct word(s) or number(s). A
medication label should be read __ before administering a medication.
Answer: 3 times
Question 6: Read the statement carefully and indicate which right of medication administration has
been violated. The nurse charts a medication as given before administering the medication. __
Answer: Right documentation
Question 7: Read the statement carefully and indicate which right of medication administration has
been violated. The client was scheduled to receive a medication at 9 PM; the nurse administered it at 9
AM. __
Answer: Right Time
Question 8: Read the statement carefully and indicate which right of medication administration has
been violated. The dose ordered was 1 1/2 tbs, and the client received 15 mL. __
Answer: Right Dose
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A+)
Question 1: Complete the following statement by filling in the correct word(s) or number(s). __ lists
medications that should be avoided in clients age 65 and older.
Answer: Beers criteria
Question 2: Complete the following statement by filling in the correct word(s) or number(s). __
lettering is used to differentiate medications with look-alike names.
Answer: Tall man
Question 3: Complete the following statement by filling in the correct word(s) or number(s). In addition
to the client's full name the nurse should use __ to establish the identification of a client.
Answer: 2 unique identifiers
Question 4: Complete the following statement by filling in the correct word(s) or number(s). The Joint
Commission launched a __ to encourage clients to have an active role preventing errors.
Answer: Speak Up Campaign
Question 5: Complete the following statement by filling in the correct word(s) or number(s). A
medication label should be read __ before administering a medication.
Answer: 3 times
Question 6: Read the statement carefully and indicate which right of medication administration has
been violated. The nurse charts a medication as given before administering the medication. __
Answer: Right documentation
Question 7: Read the statement carefully and indicate which right of medication administration has
been violated. The client was scheduled to receive a medication at 9 PM; the nurse administered it at 9
AM. __
Answer: Right Time
Question 8: Read the statement carefully and indicate which right of medication administration has
been violated. The dose ordered was 1 1/2 tbs, and the client received 15 mL. __
Answer: Right Dose
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