test bank for claytons basic pharmacology for nurses 18th edition by willihnganz complete chapters.pdf
All for this textbook (10)
Written for
University Of North Carolina
Pharmacology
All documents for this subject (43)
Seller
Follow
Stuviaaa
Reviews received
Content preview
Stuvia.com - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material
Chapter 06: Principles of Medication Administration and Medication Safety
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Where would the procedures and treatments directed by the health care provider be
found? a. Summary sheet
b. Physician’s order form
c. Physician’s progress notes
d. History and physical examination form
ANS: B
The physician’s order form contains all procedures and treatments ordered by the health care
provider. A summary sheet provides a brief overview of the hospital course at discharge.
Physician’s progress notes provide regular observations on the patient’s course of treatment
and response. A history and physical examination form provides information about baseline
information from the patient.
2. Which action will the nurse take when it is determined that the narcotic count is incorrect
while obtaining a medication from the narcotic area?
a. Determine the cause of the discrepancy at the end of the shift.
b. Notify the health care provider stat.
c. Call the nurse from the previous shift to determine if there was a discrepancy earlier.
d. Report the discrepancy to the charge nurse immediately.
ANS: D
Reporting the discrepancy to the charge nurse immediately enables the supervisory staff to
narrow the time frame during which a medication was taken and not documented. The
discrepancy needs to be addressed immediately, and therefore determining the cause of the
discrepancy at the end of the shift is not the most appropriate action for the nurse to take. It
is not appropriate to contact the health care provider for an incorrect narcotic count. The
count would have been verified at shift change; calling the nurse from the previous shift is
not an appropriate action for the nurse to take.
3. Which action will the nurse take if a dosage is unclear on a health care provider’s order?
a. Ask the patient what dosage was given in the past.
b. Ask another physician to determine the correct dosage.
This study source was downloaded by 100000761823232 from CourseHero.com on 04-12-2021 14:29:49 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/25297692/61rtf/
Downloaded by: Sophiie | abiekay12@gmail.com
Distribution of this document is illegal
, Stuvia.com - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study Material
c. Tell the patient that the medication will not be given.
d. Contact the health care provider to verify the correct dosage.
ANS: D
Any questionable orders should be verified by the health care provider who wrote the orders.
The patient is not a reliable source of verification. The physician who wrote the order should
verify it. It would be a medication error to withhold the dose instead of verifying it.
4. What is the most reliable method to calculate a pediatric patient’s medication dosage?
a. Age
b. Height
c. Body surface area (BSA)
d. Placement on a growth scale
ANS: C
The most reliable method is by proportional amount of BSA or body weight. Because of the
differences in weight among children, age is not a reliable method. Because of the
differences in height among children, this is not a reliable method. Placement on a growth
scale identifies how the child corresponds to other children on a percentile. Although it is
determined by a specific measurement, the percentile identified would not be a specific
measurement; therefore, this is not a reliable method.
5. Which medication route provides the most rapid onset of a medication but also poses the
greatest risk of adverse effects?
a. Intradermal
b. Subcutaneous (subcut)
c. Intramuscular (IM)
d. Intravenous (IV)
ANS: D
IV medications are delivered directly into the bloodstream and avoid the “first pass” effect of
the liver. Intradermal, subcut, and IM administration have a slower absorption rate.
6. Which is known as the “fifth vital sign”?
a. Temperature
b. Respirations
c. Pain
This study source was downloaded by 100000761823232 from CourseHero.com on 04-12-2021 14:29:49 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/25297692/61rtf/
Downloaded by: Sophiie | abiekay12@gmail.com
Distribution of this document is illegal
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Stuviaaa. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $5.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
