Medication Administration QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
What are the seven parts of a medication order? Correct Answer: -Full name of the client
-Date and time the order written
-Name of drug to be administered
-Dosage
-Frequency of administration
-Route of administration
-Signature of person -writing the order
If there is no signature on an order, do you still administer the medication? Correct Answer: NO
What two drug systems do physicians use? Correct Answer: -Apothecary
-Metric
What are the different types of medication orders? Correct Answer: -stat order
-single order
-standing order
-PRN order
What does MAR stand for? Correct Answer: Medical Administration Record
What are the four types of med admin errors? Correct Answer: -prescription errors
-transcription errors
-preparation errors
-administration errors
Describe the three safety checks for med admin Correct Answer: --First check- Read MAR
when removing med, Compare against the MAR, Check expiration date
--Second check-Preparation against the MAR
--Third Check- Recheck before giving med to patient, watch pt take medications
What are different types of medication dispensing systems? Correct Answer: -Medication Cart
---Unit dose medication packages
-Medication Cabinet
-Medication Room
-Automated Dispensing Cabinet
-Scanning devices/barcodes
What are examples of time critical scheduled meds? Correct Answer: Insulin and heparin
List the six steps for administering meds Correct Answer: 1. Identify the client
2. Inform the client
, 3. Administer the drug
4. Provide adjunctive interventions as indicated
5. Record the drug administered
6. Evaluate the client's response to the drug
What are the ten "rights" of accurate medication administration? Correct Answer: 1. Right
medication
2. Right dose
3. Right time
4. Right route
5. Right client
6. Right client education
7. Right documentation
8. Right to refuse
9. Right assessment
10. Right evaluation
If a patient misses a dose of medication, what do you do? Correct Answer: Circle it on the
MAR, explain why, and then give it when patient is available
When it comes to elderly patients, what are some things to consider in terms of medications?
Correct Answer: -Memory
-Visual & Auditory acuity
-Absorption rate
-Body mass
-Liver & kidney function
-Dexterity
What are the routes of Med Admin? Correct Answer: -oral
-sublingual
-buccal
-parenteral
-topical
What are the different types of parenteral routes? Correct Answer: -subcutaneous
-intramuscular
-intradermal
-intravenous
What are the types of topical routes? Correct Answer: -rectal
-vaginal
-transdermal
-inhalation
What are some tips when administrating medication through nasogastic/gastrostomy tube?
Correct Answer: -Check with pharmacist for a liquid form
WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
What are the seven parts of a medication order? Correct Answer: -Full name of the client
-Date and time the order written
-Name of drug to be administered
-Dosage
-Frequency of administration
-Route of administration
-Signature of person -writing the order
If there is no signature on an order, do you still administer the medication? Correct Answer: NO
What two drug systems do physicians use? Correct Answer: -Apothecary
-Metric
What are the different types of medication orders? Correct Answer: -stat order
-single order
-standing order
-PRN order
What does MAR stand for? Correct Answer: Medical Administration Record
What are the four types of med admin errors? Correct Answer: -prescription errors
-transcription errors
-preparation errors
-administration errors
Describe the three safety checks for med admin Correct Answer: --First check- Read MAR
when removing med, Compare against the MAR, Check expiration date
--Second check-Preparation against the MAR
--Third Check- Recheck before giving med to patient, watch pt take medications
What are different types of medication dispensing systems? Correct Answer: -Medication Cart
---Unit dose medication packages
-Medication Cabinet
-Medication Room
-Automated Dispensing Cabinet
-Scanning devices/barcodes
What are examples of time critical scheduled meds? Correct Answer: Insulin and heparin
List the six steps for administering meds Correct Answer: 1. Identify the client
2. Inform the client
, 3. Administer the drug
4. Provide adjunctive interventions as indicated
5. Record the drug administered
6. Evaluate the client's response to the drug
What are the ten "rights" of accurate medication administration? Correct Answer: 1. Right
medication
2. Right dose
3. Right time
4. Right route
5. Right client
6. Right client education
7. Right documentation
8. Right to refuse
9. Right assessment
10. Right evaluation
If a patient misses a dose of medication, what do you do? Correct Answer: Circle it on the
MAR, explain why, and then give it when patient is available
When it comes to elderly patients, what are some things to consider in terms of medications?
Correct Answer: -Memory
-Visual & Auditory acuity
-Absorption rate
-Body mass
-Liver & kidney function
-Dexterity
What are the routes of Med Admin? Correct Answer: -oral
-sublingual
-buccal
-parenteral
-topical
What are the different types of parenteral routes? Correct Answer: -subcutaneous
-intramuscular
-intradermal
-intravenous
What are the types of topical routes? Correct Answer: -rectal
-vaginal
-transdermal
-inhalation
What are some tips when administrating medication through nasogastic/gastrostomy tube?
Correct Answer: -Check with pharmacist for a liquid form
