PHARMACOLOGY NURS 251 MODULE 6 EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What are errors that can occur in any step of medication process?
(6) Answer: - procuring
- prescribing
- transcribing
- dispensing
- administering
- monitoring
◉ What are the CAUSES of medication errors? (5) Answer: 1. failed
communication
2. poor distribution practices
3. dose miscalculations
4. drug packaging and drug delivery system
5. Lack of patient education
◉ How are medication errors classified? Answer: 1. No error but
circumstances could have led to an error
2.Error occurred but no harm to patient
,3. Error caused harm
4.Error resulted in death
◉ How are medication errors prevented? Answer: 1. Multiple
system check and balances
2. Prescribers must write legible orders, or it must be entered
electronically
3. Consult pharmacists or recent drug references if any concern
4. Check medication 3 times before administering
5. Follow the "rights" of medication administration
6. Only give medications you prepare
7. Avoid distractions
◉ How do you respond and report medication errors? Answer: 1. If
error does occur, it must be reported
2. Assess the patient and address any urgent safety issues (can use
charge nurse for assistance)
3. Once you have assured the patient is safe, you must notify the
prescriber and nursing manager. If you cannot leave patient alone
due to condition, another nurse can provide appropriate care to the
patient while the nurse contacts the prescriber. It is best to notify
the charge nurse prior to calling the prescriber in order to have
someone available to help monitor the patient.
, 4. Follow-up procedures or antidotes may be prescribed. The most
important thing is patient safety during this process.
5. Part of reporting is completing appropriate forms (such as an
incident report).
◉ How are medication errors documented? Answer: 1. Make sure it
is accurate, thorough and objective
2. Avoid judgmental words such as "error".
3. Chart factual information
4. Note any observed changes in patient status (physical and mental)
5.Document that the prescriber was notified and any follow-up
actions that were implemented
6.Document ongoing monitoring of the patient
◉ Sublingual & Buccal Routes of Administration Answer: - A dry
mouth can inhibit absorption
- Have patient take a small sip of water to moisten mouth, then no
food or drinks while the meds are given
◉ Alendronate and risedronate are bisphosphonates used in the
treatment of osteoporosis. What is the mechanism of action?
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ What are errors that can occur in any step of medication process?
(6) Answer: - procuring
- prescribing
- transcribing
- dispensing
- administering
- monitoring
◉ What are the CAUSES of medication errors? (5) Answer: 1. failed
communication
2. poor distribution practices
3. dose miscalculations
4. drug packaging and drug delivery system
5. Lack of patient education
◉ How are medication errors classified? Answer: 1. No error but
circumstances could have led to an error
2.Error occurred but no harm to patient
,3. Error caused harm
4.Error resulted in death
◉ How are medication errors prevented? Answer: 1. Multiple
system check and balances
2. Prescribers must write legible orders, or it must be entered
electronically
3. Consult pharmacists or recent drug references if any concern
4. Check medication 3 times before administering
5. Follow the "rights" of medication administration
6. Only give medications you prepare
7. Avoid distractions
◉ How do you respond and report medication errors? Answer: 1. If
error does occur, it must be reported
2. Assess the patient and address any urgent safety issues (can use
charge nurse for assistance)
3. Once you have assured the patient is safe, you must notify the
prescriber and nursing manager. If you cannot leave patient alone
due to condition, another nurse can provide appropriate care to the
patient while the nurse contacts the prescriber. It is best to notify
the charge nurse prior to calling the prescriber in order to have
someone available to help monitor the patient.
, 4. Follow-up procedures or antidotes may be prescribed. The most
important thing is patient safety during this process.
5. Part of reporting is completing appropriate forms (such as an
incident report).
◉ How are medication errors documented? Answer: 1. Make sure it
is accurate, thorough and objective
2. Avoid judgmental words such as "error".
3. Chart factual information
4. Note any observed changes in patient status (physical and mental)
5.Document that the prescriber was notified and any follow-up
actions that were implemented
6.Document ongoing monitoring of the patient
◉ Sublingual & Buccal Routes of Administration Answer: - A dry
mouth can inhibit absorption
- Have patient take a small sip of water to moisten mouth, then no
food or drinks while the meds are given
◉ Alendronate and risedronate are bisphosphonates used in the
treatment of osteoporosis. What is the mechanism of action?
