Dosage Calculations Final Exam Study Guide Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

Six Rights of Medication Administration: - ANSWERRight Patient RIght Drug Right Dose/Amount Right Route Right Time Right Documentation Check the Six Rights at 3 Different Points During Med Administration: - ANSWER1. Check meds against MAR before/during administration and also check for med allergies 2. Check meds AFTER preparation 3. Check meds at the bedside: also check blood pressure and/or pulse or blood sugars if needed BEFORE giving meds that affect the BP, pulse, or blood sugars. AND always check allergy band. ***You will check patient name and DOB as well as check MR # on armband against MAR before giving meds at bedside as well*** Oral meds come in 3 forms: - ANSWER1. tablets 2. capsules 3. liquids tabs and capsules are supplied in - ANSWERstrengths or dosages in which they are commonly prescribed only _________ tabs are intended to be divided - ANSWERscored _____ tabs cannot be crushed - ANSWERenteric-coated _____ capsules cannot be opened and mixed with food or fluid - ANSWERsustained-release Never use sustained-release or enteric-coated oral medications in a..... - ANSWERNasogastric/NG or G-tube! it is safest & most accurate to give the ______ number of whole, undivided tabs possible - ANSWERfewest Three step approach: - ANSWER1. convert 2. think 3. calculate Convert: - ANSWER- all units of measurement must be in same system and all units must be in same size -if not, convert before proceeding Think: - ANSWERestimate reasonable amount of drug to administer Dosage Calculations Final Exam Study Guide Questions & Answers(RATED A+)