NR293 Pharm Test 1: Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (New 2022): Chamberlain College of Nursing

NR293 Pharm Test 1: Pharmacology for Nursing Practice What are the essential components of a medication order? 1. patient name 2. date and time order is written 3. name of drug 4. dosage of drug 5. route of administration 6. frequency of administration 7. signature of person writing the order Medication order What are the types of medication orders? 1. Standing order 2. PRN order 3. Single order 4. Stat order A is continuous until discontinued or cancelled. standing order Lasix 40 mcg po daily is an example of a order. standing A is an as needed medical order. PRN order Demerol 50 mg IM every 4 hours PRN for pain is an example of a order. PRN orders are typically given prior to surgery. Single An example of a is "give morphine sulfate 8 mg IM on call for surgery." single order are immediately given. Stat orders An example of a order is atropine 1 mg IVP stat. stat What is the nurse's role in administering medications? 1. correct transcription and communication of orders 2. accurate calculation measurement, and administration techniques 3. recording drug administration (only after administering) 4. patient and family teaching What should the nurse consider when giving a new medication to a patient? check the math, make sure weight of patient is considered with patient What can the nurse do to teach patients and family members about administering medications? 1. print instruction sheets Where should the nurse NOT leave a medication? by the patient's bedside What are the 3 checks that a nurse should follow prior to administering a medication? 1. read label 2. compare medication with MAR 3. reread the label when preparing the medication MAR Medical Administration Record List the six rights in regard to medication administration. 1. the right drug 2. right dosage