PN Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
which statement is true about the floor or ward system regarding medication administration in the
hospital? - (ANSWER)it minimizes the return of medications
which drug distribution process has reduced both errors and the time nurses spend preparing
medication? - (ANSWER)unit dose
which information can be documented in an order form? select all that apply - (ANSWER)laboratory
tests
diagnostic procedures
medications and treatments
which sequence of actions is correct when preparing to administer a controlled substance to a patient if
an automated dispensing system is not available? - (ANSWER)unlock the cabinet
verify time interval and enter details in the inventory control record
record the degree of effectiveness
count the contents in the cabinet with another nurse
the child of a mother using fentanyl patches was admitted for respiratory depression caused by
accidental exposure to the patches. Which suggestion can further stop such instances at home? -
(ANSWER)dispose of fentanyl patches by flushing them down the toilet
which action is appropriate regarding the disposal of unused medications? - (ANSWER)scratching out
information on the prescription bottles before disposal
which medication distribution system is identified as the safest system? - (ANSWER)computer-controlled
dispensing
,PN Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
which is an example of a transcription-based medication error? - (ANSWER)omission of orders
which sequence is followed when implementing an individual prescription order? - (ANSWER)the
pharmacist sends labeled medications for specific patients
medications are received at the nursing station
medications are placed in medication cabinets
medications are arranged according to patient code
which item would the nurse document in the medication administration record (MAR) for a patient
receiving their first dose of chemotherapy? select all that apply - (ANSWER)time the chemotherapy was
administered
name of the person administrating the drug
before giving a medicine, the nurse checks the cart, which shows that another nurse has already given
the medicine to a patient a few minutes ago. Which "right of drug administration" is demonstrated
when the nurse holds the medication? - (ANSWER)time
which statements about the legalities of medication administration are true? select all that apply -
(ANSWER)the nurse must have a current license to practice
there must be a clear policy statement that authorizes the act of administering medicines
which source of information is used to record pain assessment? - (ANSWER)graphic record
which record may be updated in pencil and then discarded when the patient is discharged from the
hospital? - (ANSWER)Kardex record
,PN Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
which record is used for documenting dietary intake, fluid intake and output, and pain assessment? -
(ANSWER)graphic record
the prescription not "furosemid (Lasix) 20mg IV once at 7 PM" represents which type of order? -
(ANSWER)single
which record is used to store pertinent information? - (ANSWER)kardex
which medication order process is most likely to result in a medication error? - (ANSWER)verbal
which descriptions are characteristic of monitoring medication errors? select all that apply -
(ANSWER)suboptimal patient education
suboptimal assessment of drug response or revision of regimen
which record verifies the 24 hour history of a patient's pulse, temperature, and blood pressure? -
(ANSWER)graphic
which order allows the nurse to judge when a medication should be administered on the basis of the
patient's need? - (ANSWER)PRN
which nursing action is appropriate when the nurse is to administer diazepam 10 mg stat to a patient? -
(ANSWER)administering the drug only once and as soon as possible
which drug distribution process has reduced both errors and the time nurses spend in preparing
medication? - (ANSWER)unit dose
which information can be documented in an order form? - (ANSWER)laboratory tests
, PN Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
diagnostic procedures
medications and treatments
when administering a drug to a patient with renal failure, which action is a priority to promote
medication safety? - (ANSWER)verifying dose adjustment before administration
which dispensing system eliminates the need for change of shift narcotic counts? - (ANSWER)automated
dispensing
which statement is true about the use of identification bracelets in the administration of medications? -
(ANSWER)verbal confirmation of the name of all patients on the identification bracelet is needed
which phrase helps ensure safety when administering medications such as heparin? - (ANSWER)using a
computerized provider order entry for controlled administration
which form is required when seeking permission form a patient before starting any treatment? -
(ANSWER)consent
which sequence of actions is correct in performing medication reconciliation? - (ANSWER)develop a list
of current medications
develop a list of prescribed medications
compare the medications
make clinical decisions
communicate the new list
which statement is true about the floor or ward system regarding medication administration in the
hospital? - (ANSWER)it minimizes the return of medications
which drug distribution process has reduced both errors and the time nurses spend preparing
medication? - (ANSWER)unit dose
which information can be documented in an order form? select all that apply - (ANSWER)laboratory
tests
diagnostic procedures
medications and treatments
which sequence of actions is correct when preparing to administer a controlled substance to a patient if
an automated dispensing system is not available? - (ANSWER)unlock the cabinet
verify time interval and enter details in the inventory control record
record the degree of effectiveness
count the contents in the cabinet with another nurse
the child of a mother using fentanyl patches was admitted for respiratory depression caused by
accidental exposure to the patches. Which suggestion can further stop such instances at home? -
(ANSWER)dispose of fentanyl patches by flushing them down the toilet
which action is appropriate regarding the disposal of unused medications? - (ANSWER)scratching out
information on the prescription bottles before disposal
which medication distribution system is identified as the safest system? - (ANSWER)computer-controlled
dispensing
,PN Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
which is an example of a transcription-based medication error? - (ANSWER)omission of orders
which sequence is followed when implementing an individual prescription order? - (ANSWER)the
pharmacist sends labeled medications for specific patients
medications are received at the nursing station
medications are placed in medication cabinets
medications are arranged according to patient code
which item would the nurse document in the medication administration record (MAR) for a patient
receiving their first dose of chemotherapy? select all that apply - (ANSWER)time the chemotherapy was
administered
name of the person administrating the drug
before giving a medicine, the nurse checks the cart, which shows that another nurse has already given
the medicine to a patient a few minutes ago. Which "right of drug administration" is demonstrated
when the nurse holds the medication? - (ANSWER)time
which statements about the legalities of medication administration are true? select all that apply -
(ANSWER)the nurse must have a current license to practice
there must be a clear policy statement that authorizes the act of administering medicines
which source of information is used to record pain assessment? - (ANSWER)graphic record
which record may be updated in pencil and then discarded when the patient is discharged from the
hospital? - (ANSWER)Kardex record
,PN Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
which record is used for documenting dietary intake, fluid intake and output, and pain assessment? -
(ANSWER)graphic record
the prescription not "furosemid (Lasix) 20mg IV once at 7 PM" represents which type of order? -
(ANSWER)single
which record is used to store pertinent information? - (ANSWER)kardex
which medication order process is most likely to result in a medication error? - (ANSWER)verbal
which descriptions are characteristic of monitoring medication errors? select all that apply -
(ANSWER)suboptimal patient education
suboptimal assessment of drug response or revision of regimen
which record verifies the 24 hour history of a patient's pulse, temperature, and blood pressure? -
(ANSWER)graphic
which order allows the nurse to judge when a medication should be administered on the basis of the
patient's need? - (ANSWER)PRN
which nursing action is appropriate when the nurse is to administer diazepam 10 mg stat to a patient? -
(ANSWER)administering the drug only once and as soon as possible
which drug distribution process has reduced both errors and the time nurses spend in preparing
medication? - (ANSWER)unit dose
which information can be documented in an order form? - (ANSWER)laboratory tests
, PN Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions
diagnostic procedures
medications and treatments
when administering a drug to a patient with renal failure, which action is a priority to promote
medication safety? - (ANSWER)verifying dose adjustment before administration
which dispensing system eliminates the need for change of shift narcotic counts? - (ANSWER)automated
dispensing
which statement is true about the use of identification bracelets in the administration of medications? -
(ANSWER)verbal confirmation of the name of all patients on the identification bracelet is needed
which phrase helps ensure safety when administering medications such as heparin? - (ANSWER)using a
computerized provider order entry for controlled administration
which form is required when seeking permission form a patient before starting any treatment? -
(ANSWER)consent
which sequence of actions is correct in performing medication reconciliation? - (ANSWER)develop a list
of current medications
develop a list of prescribed medications
compare the medications
make clinical decisions
communicate the new list
