Verifed Ace the Test
Standing or routine - ANSWER ✔✔administered until the dosage is
changed or another medication is prescribed
Single one time - ANSWER ✔✔given one time only for a specific
reason. Ex 1 time suppository
Now - ANSWER ✔✔when a medication is needed right away, but not
STAT. Ex. antibiotic before surgery
PRN - ANSWER ✔✔given when the client requires it Ex. Pain killers
STAT - ANSWER ✔✔given immediately in an emergency
, Prescriptions - ANSWER ✔✔medication to be taken outside of
hospital
nurse's role and responsibility regarding medication administration -
ANSWER ✔✔- Ensure that you know how to calculate medication
doses accurately
strictly adhere to agency policy and procedure
report any medication errors that occur
- Be aware of the different roles that members of the healthcare team
play in prescribing and administering medications
- You must determine the medication that is ordered and ensure it is the
correct medication
- Do not assume all medications in the patient's drawer or pill boz are to
be given to the patient
- Collect and interpret physical assessment data to determine whether a
patient should receive a medication at a given time, administer
medications correctly and monitor the effects of prescribed medications
- Educate the patient and family about proper medication administration
and monitoring