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_____________________ orders are typically given prior to surgery.

Single

An example of a __________________________ is "give morphine sulfate 8 mg
IM on call for surgery."

single order

_______________________ are immediately given.

Stat orders

An example of a __________________ order is atropine 1 mg IVP stat.

stat

What is the nurse's role in administering medications?

1. correct transcription and communication of orders
2. accurate calculation measurement, and administration techniques
3. recording drug administration (only after administering)
4. patient and family teaching

What should the nurse consider when giving a new medication to a patient?

check the math, make sure weight of patient is considered with patient

What can the nurse do to teach patients and family members about
administering medications?

1. print instruction sheets

Where should the nurse NOT leave a medication?

by the patient's bedside

What are the 3 checks that a nurse should follow prior to administering a
medication?

1. read label
2. compare medication with MAR
3. reread the label when preparing the medication

, MAR

Medical Administration Record

List the six rights in regard to medication administration.

1. the right drug
2. right dosage
3. right patient
4. right route
5. right time
6. right documentation

What is a precaution for checking the right drug?

Be careful of ambiguous drug names

How should a nurse check the right dosage amount?

Dosage calculations need to be accurate

How should a nurse check that they have the right patient?

Check identification bands

What is the hedge factor allowed in checking the right time?

30 minutes

What are the guidelines for administering medications?

1. Maintain asepsis
2. NEVER administer medication prepared by someone else
3. CONCENTRATE
4. Use appropriate measuring devices
5. Avoid waste
6. NEVER leave medication unattended
7. NEVER chart a med as give until given
8. Check allergies
9. NEVER repeat oral medications if a patient vomits
10. Be aware of situations that may contraindicate administration of the medication
11. LISTEN to the patient

True or False: A nurse can administer medications prepared by another nurse.

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