Castillo/Werner-
McCullough:XfCalculatingXfDrugXfDosages3rde,Xf3rde
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,Castillo/Werner-
McCullough:XfCalculatingXfDrugXfDosages3rde,Xf3rde
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,Castillo/Werner-
McCullough:XfCalculatingXfDrugXfDosages3rde,Xf3rde
Chapter 1: Safety in Medication Administration
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Castillo: Calculating Drug Dosages: A Patient-Safe Approach to Nursing and Math 3rd Edition
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
MULTIPLE CHOICE Xf
1. The following medication order is in the patient’s medication administration record (MAR):
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
methylPREDnisolone 40 mg PO daily at 0900. Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
After Xf reading the order, the nurse correctly determines:
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
A ―PO‖ is an inappropriate abbreviation.
Xf Xf Xf Xf
B the medication order is written correctly.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
C 40 mg should be written as 40mg.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
D tall man lettering indicates that the drug is a narcotic.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
ANSWER: B Xf
Feedback
The medication order has all the required components (drug name, dose, route,
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andfrequency of administration) for a drug order. ―PO‖ is an appropriate abbrev
fX Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
iation;40 mg is written correctly with a space between the dose and the unit of
fX Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
measurement. Tall man lettering is used to distinguish the drug from another dr
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
ug
with a similar name.
Xf Xf Xf
2. Which of the following accurately describes the ―Boxed Warning‖ found on a drug label?
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
A It is primarily is used to identify the safe dose for the patient.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
B It is commonly found on all drug labels.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
C It identifies serious potential risks and side effects related to drug use.
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D It protects the patient by providing information to decrease side effects
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
.
ANSWER: C Xf
Feedback
A drug label with a boxed warning provides information to healthcare profession
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alsand patients regarding the serious risks and side effects related to the drug. T
fX Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
he Boxed Warning is not the primary source for identifying the patient’s drug do
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
sage.
The warning is found on specific prescription medications and does not prov
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
ideinformation to reduce or decrease side effects.
fX Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
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, Castillo/Werner-
McCullough:XfCalculatingXfDrugXfDosages3rde,Xf3rde
3. When practicing safety in the administration of medication, for which of the follow
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
ingmedication orders should a nurse seek clarification before the administration of
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the medication?
Xf
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McCullough:XfCalculatingXfDrugXfDosages3rde,Xf3rde
1
,Castillo/Werner-
McCullough:XfCalculatingXfDrugXfDosages3rde,Xf3rde
2
,Castillo/Werner-
McCullough:XfCalculatingXfDrugXfDosages3rde,Xf3rde
Chapter 1: Safety in Medication Administration
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
Castillo: Calculating Drug Dosages: A Patient-Safe Approach to Nursing and Math 3rd Edition
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
MULTIPLE CHOICE Xf
1. The following medication order is in the patient’s medication administration record (MAR):
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
methylPREDnisolone 40 mg PO daily at 0900. Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
After Xf reading the order, the nurse correctly determines:
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
A ―PO‖ is an inappropriate abbreviation.
Xf Xf Xf Xf
B the medication order is written correctly.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
C 40 mg should be written as 40mg.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
D tall man lettering indicates that the drug is a narcotic.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
ANSWER: B Xf
Feedback
The medication order has all the required components (drug name, dose, route,
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
andfrequency of administration) for a drug order. ―PO‖ is an appropriate abbrev
fX Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
iation;40 mg is written correctly with a space between the dose and the unit of
fX Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
measurement. Tall man lettering is used to distinguish the drug from another dr
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
ug
with a similar name.
Xf Xf Xf
2. Which of the following accurately describes the ―Boxed Warning‖ found on a drug label?
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
A It is primarily is used to identify the safe dose for the patient.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
B It is commonly found on all drug labels.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
C It identifies serious potential risks and side effects related to drug use.
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
D It protects the patient by providing information to decrease side effects
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
.
ANSWER: C Xf
Feedback
A drug label with a boxed warning provides information to healthcare profession
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
alsand patients regarding the serious risks and side effects related to the drug. T
fX Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
he Boxed Warning is not the primary source for identifying the patient’s drug do
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
sage.
The warning is found on specific prescription medications and does not prov
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
ideinformation to reduce or decrease side effects.
fX Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
3
, Castillo/Werner-
McCullough:XfCalculatingXfDrugXfDosages3rde,Xf3rde
3. When practicing safety in the administration of medication, for which of the follow
Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
ingmedication orders should a nurse seek clarification before the administration of
fX Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf Xf
the medication?
Xf
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