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BSN 225 Concepts of Pharmacology
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Question 1 of 3
In which situation related to medication administration is the use of
the teach-back method essential?
A. Patient refuses a medication.
B. New medication is prescribed.
C. Dosage of a medication is changed.
D. More than one medication is taken at the same time.
Ans: A. Patient refuses a medication.
If a patient (or designee) refuses a medication, the
consequences of not taking the medication must be explained
and informed consent ensured by means of a teach -back.
Question 2 of 3
To confirm the right drug, medication labels are checked against the
medication administration record (MAR) at least how many times
before the medication is administered to the patient? Record your
answer as a whole number__3_____times.
Ans: 3
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There are at least three safety checks before administering
medication to a patient. The labels on medications are checked
against the MAR when the medication is accessed, when it is
being prepared, and again at the bedside just before
administration.
Question 3 of 3
At which times does the nurse check for the "right drug"?
Select all that apply.
A. When removing the drug from the dispensing unit
B. When preparing the medication
C. Just before entering the patient's room
D. At the bedside immediately before administration
E. On completion of documentation that the medication was given
Ans: A. When removing the drug from the dispensing unit
B. When preparing the medication
D. At the bedside immediately before administration
Question 1 of 3
Match the prescription abbreviation with its meaning.
A. Before meals
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ac
B. Milliliter
mL
C. Four times per day
qid
D. Sublingual
SL
Ans:
Question 2 of 3
Which medication prescription requires clarification with the health
care provider?
A. Cefadroxil 500 mg PO bid
B. Tobramycin 60 mg IM q8h
C. Diazepam 6 mg IM STAT
D. Heparin 7500 units subcutaneously
Ans: D. Heparin 7500 units subcutaneously
Medication prescriptions must specify the drug name, dose,
route and frequency/time of administration. There is no
frequency or time of administration in this prescription.
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Question 3 of 3
What is the meaning of "qid" in a medication prescription?
A. Every day
B. Every other day
C. Four times per day
D. Every day as needed
Ans: C. Four times per day
The abbreviation "qid" means four times per day.
Question 1 of 3
The metric system has a basic unit of 10.
Ans: 10
The metric system has a basic unit of 10.
Question 2 of 3
Which information are needed to set up a dimensional analysis
equation for calculating a medication dosage?
Select all that apply.
A. Dose to be given
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BSN 225 Concepts of Pharmacology
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Question 1 of 3
In which situation related to medication administration is the use of
the teach-back method essential?
A. Patient refuses a medication.
B. New medication is prescribed.
C. Dosage of a medication is changed.
D. More than one medication is taken at the same time.
Ans: A. Patient refuses a medication.
If a patient (or designee) refuses a medication, the
consequences of not taking the medication must be explained
and informed consent ensured by means of a teach -back.
Question 2 of 3
To confirm the right drug, medication labels are checked against the
medication administration record (MAR) at least how many times
before the medication is administered to the patient? Record your
answer as a whole number__3_____times.
Ans: 3
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There are at least three safety checks before administering
medication to a patient. The labels on medications are checked
against the MAR when the medication is accessed, when it is
being prepared, and again at the bedside just before
administration.
Question 3 of 3
At which times does the nurse check for the "right drug"?
Select all that apply.
A. When removing the drug from the dispensing unit
B. When preparing the medication
C. Just before entering the patient's room
D. At the bedside immediately before administration
E. On completion of documentation that the medication was given
Ans: A. When removing the drug from the dispensing unit
B. When preparing the medication
D. At the bedside immediately before administration
Question 1 of 3
Match the prescription abbreviation with its meaning.
A. Before meals
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ac
B. Milliliter
mL
C. Four times per day
qid
D. Sublingual
SL
Ans:
Question 2 of 3
Which medication prescription requires clarification with the health
care provider?
A. Cefadroxil 500 mg PO bid
B. Tobramycin 60 mg IM q8h
C. Diazepam 6 mg IM STAT
D. Heparin 7500 units subcutaneously
Ans: D. Heparin 7500 units subcutaneously
Medication prescriptions must specify the drug name, dose,
route and frequency/time of administration. There is no
frequency or time of administration in this prescription.
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Question 3 of 3
What is the meaning of "qid" in a medication prescription?
A. Every day
B. Every other day
C. Four times per day
D. Every day as needed
Ans: C. Four times per day
The abbreviation "qid" means four times per day.
Question 1 of 3
The metric system has a basic unit of 10.
Ans: 10
The metric system has a basic unit of 10.
Question 2 of 3
Which information are needed to set up a dimensional analysis
equation for calculating a medication dosage?
Select all that apply.
A. Dose to be given
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