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Focus On Nursing Pharmacology Chapter 4 2 Questions
And Answers With Correct Answers Latest Update
2024/2025.
what are the seven rights of drug administration? - ANSWER 1) - the right pt

2) - the right drug

3) - the right dose

4) - the right route

5) - the right time

6) - the right technique

7) - the right documentation

The RIGHT pt - ANSWER ask the pt his or name, or clash pt by name before administering the
medication.

-always check for allergies before administering medications - ask the pt directly, bc recent allergic
reactions might not be listed in the record.

-You should explain the mediation's name, dosage, desired action, potential effects and any
precautions that need to be taken.

the RIGHT drug - ANSWER clarify the physician's oder

-each time a drug is dispensed, the medicatin label must be checked 3 times during its preparation to
confirm the right drug, right dose and right strength.

-compare the physician's written order with the label.



1)-the first check is when the medication is taken from the storage area

2) - the 2nd check is performed right before removing the medication from its container.

3) - the 3rd check is performed when the medication is returned to the storage area or just before
administration.



**also check the expiration date to ensure that the medication is still effective. It is appropriate to
flush outdated medication into the sewer line. For controlled substances, you must ask someone to
witness ad document the disposal, referred to as "wasting the medication."

, The RIGHT dose - ANSWER if the dose ordered does not match the dose available, perform
appropriate dosage calculations to determine the accurate dose. **remember to have a colleague
check your calculations.

the RIGHT route - ANSWER clarify the route of administration for the medication. the route of
administration can affect the medication's absorption.

the RIGHT time - ANSWER in the ambulatory care setting, most medications are ordered
state. Some medications must be taken on an empty stomach (30 mins before or 2 hours after a meal)
where as others should be taken with food.

the RIGHT technique - ANSWER must be familiar with the proper techniques for all routes of
administrarion.

the RIGHT documentation - ANSWER immediately after giving the drug to the pt, document
the date and time of administration; the drug's name, strength, dose and route of administration; any
t reactions to the medication; and details of pt education regarding the drug. If the pt requests a rf,
document all pertinent information on the pt's chart.

the medical record is the legal document recording both the order for the ____________ and its
__________ - ANSWER medication

administration

If the pt refuses to take medication you have prepared, no not return it to its______ _______.

_______ of it and notify the physician. - ANSWER original container

Dispose

pt assessment includes determining whether this is an appropriate _______ for the particular pt -
ANSWER route of administration

in some states, who may administer certain medications by injection to pts? - ANSWER
medical assistants

how many times should a drug lab be checked when medication is dispensed? - ANSWER 3

medications errors are significantly reduced by what system? - ANSWER the unit-dose system

What is the most important consideration that should always be checked before administering
medications? - ANSWER allergies

Medication errors occur in three states within the medication process - ANSWER 1)- the first
stated involves prescribing or ordering medication - physicians or other persons prescribing the med
may be distracted or interrupted, and as a result provide incomplete orders.



2)- 2nd stage: when the medication is dispensed to pets or consumers - can occur as a result of
insufficient or inexperienced staffing and lack of adequate tome for pt counseling and can lead to
confusion about how to take the medication or how to assist the pt in taking it.

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