Hartman's Medication Aide Chapter 4 |
Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+
How should a medication order be verified before administration?
A medication order should be verified by checking the patient’s name, medication name,
dosage, route, and frequency against the medication label and...
Hartman's Medication Aide Chapter 4 |
Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+
How should a medication order be verified before administration?
✔✔ A medication order should be verified by checking the patient’s name, medication name,
dosage, route, and frequency against the medication label and the patient’s record to ensure
accuracy.
What is the required action if a medication order is unclear or incomplete?
✔✔ If a medication order is unclear or incomplete, the medication aide should contact the
prescribing healthcare provider to clarify the order before proceeding with administration.
When documenting the administration of medication, what key details should be included?
✔✔ The documentation should include the medication name, dosage, administration route, time
of administration, any observed effects or reactions, and the signature or initials of the person
administering the medication.
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, What should be done if a medication is administered late?
✔✔ If a medication is administered late, document the time of administration, the reason for the
delay, and inform the healthcare provider or supervisor of the occurrence.
How is a medication error documented?
✔✔ A medication error should be documented by recording the details of the error, including the
medication involved, the nature of the error, the patient’s response, and the corrective actions
taken. This documentation should be reported to a supervisor or healthcare provider.
What steps should be taken if a patient refuses medication?
✔✔ If a patient refuses medication, document the refusal in the patient’s record, including the
reason for refusal if provided, and inform a supervisor or healthcare provider of the situation.
How should changes to medication orders be documented?
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