MyLab Module 3- Principles of Drug Administration
B.
Reason the medication was prescribed
C.
Route of administration
D.
How the medication is supplied by the pharmacy
E.
Name of the medication ️A nurse is preparing to administer several medications for a client. The
nurse is res...
MyLab Module 3- Principles of Drug Administration
B.
Reason the medication was prescribed
C.
Route of administration
D.
How the medication is supplied by the pharmacy
E.
Name of the medication ✔️A nurse is preparing to administer several medications for a client. The
nurse is responsible for understanding which of the following regarding medication administration?
Choose all that apply
A.
Cost of the medication
B.
Reason the medication was prescribed
C.
Route of administration
D.
How the medication is supplied by the pharmacy
E.
Name of the medication
A.
The right medication
B.
The right time of delivery
C.
The right dose
D.
,The right route of administration ✔️A nurse is preparing medications prior to administration. To
promote client safety, the nurse uses the "rights" of drug administration. What do these "rights"
include?
Choose all that apply
A.
The right medication
B.
The right time of delivery
C.
The right dose
D.
The right route of administration
E.
The right nurse
D.
"Taking medication can be difficult for some people. What are some of your concerns about the
medication?" ✔️A nurse is concerned that a client has not been taking the prescribed antihypertensive
medication because the patient's blood pressure remains elevated. What is the best therapeutic
response by the nurse?
A.
"I really doubt that you are taking your medication. What would you think about talking to the
physician?"
B.
"Your blood pressure is really high; do you realize the serious consequences of not taking your
medication?"
C.
"You are one of my favorite patients and I want you to be safe. Are you really taking your medication?"
D.
"Taking medication can be difficult for some people. What are some of your concerns about the
medication?"
, C.
The medication should have been administered within a 5-minute time frame. ✔️The patient is having
chest pain. The physician orders sublingual nitroglycerine STAT. The nurse obtains the medication from
the pharmacy and administers it to the patient 30 minutes later. Which statement best describes the
nurse's action?
A.
The nursing action was correct because the medication was not on the unit.
B.
The medication should have been administered immediately.
C.
The medication should have been administered within a 5-minute time frame.
D.
The physician should have specified the time frame for the medication.
B.
Assess the patient's medical history. ✔️A nurse is preparing to administer a client's medications. Which
of the following is most important to assess first?
A.
Assess the patient's learning needs.
B.
Assess the patient's medical history.
C.
Assess the patient's disease process.
D.
Assess the patient's developmental level.
A.
Ability to swallow ✔️A nurse is preparing to administer oral medication to a client. What is the primary
nursing assessment of the client patient prior to receiving this medication?
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