MAPE Questions & 100% Correct Answers
When can Nurses Withhold medications?
✓ ~~> if certain needs NOT met( e.g '" order reads HOLD medication if
pulse is below 60 bpm. The clients' pulse is 56 BPM."
3 requirements for verbal orders?
✓ ~~> 1- always read back order
2- only for urgent situations
3- Must be signed within 24 hrs
When you are about to administer a medication, what is a good thing to
check?
✓ ~~> discoloration and expiration date
Is this a complete order?
Tylenol 500 mg PO PRN (pain 7-10)
✓ ~~> NO!! PRN is not a time/frequency!! with PRN there still needs to
be a *specific time* and *explanation*
Can this order by administered for sleep?
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Benadryl 3 mL PO nightly PRN (nausea/ vomiting)
✓ ~~> NO!!! this prescription is only for *nausea* and *vomiting* NOT for
sleep
What are THE JOINT COMMISION do NOT use list?
✓ ~~> IU
U
QD/ qd
QOD/qod
MS
MgSO4
MSO4
Before administering medication, what are the 3 appropriate checks?
✓ ~~> 1-before *gathering* meds
2- As *preparing* meds
3- Before *Administration*
What makes a physician order COMPLETE?
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✓ ~~> These 4 are a must!! 1-Drug
2-Dose
3-Route
4-Time/ Frequency
5-PRN-> needs explanation
What are main 2 patient identifiers?
✓ ~~> -Full name (first and last name )
- Date fo Birth
To achieve better patient outcomes--> What is a vital component of
anticoagulation therapy and what interaction in important?
✓ ~~> *patient education*
-face-to-face interaction with trained professional who work closely with
patients to be sure they understand the risks involved with anticoags and
precautions
What is the purpose of medication reconciliation?
✓ ~~> -intended to identify and resolve discrepancies
What is the process of medication reconciliation?
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