FPCC Medication Administration
Questions And Answers With Verified
Solutions 100% Correct!!!
Can you prescribe medications as a registered nurse? - ANSWER✔✔ In most
states, a nurse CANNOT prescribe medications or administer medications without
an order or prescription from an authorized provider.
Who is considered as authorized providers? - ANSWER✔✔ advanced practice
nurse, physician
Before administering any medication, the nurse must receive a _____________
from a __________. The nurse must then verify that the prescription is ________
, __________ and ________ - ANSWER✔✔ medication prescription; licensed
provider. complete; correct; legible.
How will you receive medication prescriptions - ANSWER✔✔ written, verbal,
telephone
CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) - ANSWER✔✔ helps prevent errors in
transcription due to illegible hand-written prescriptions. electronic prescribing
systems are safer when combined with decision-support tools that automatically
alert prescribers to possible interactions, allergies, and other potential problems.
If you are given a verbal or a telephone prescription:
What actions will you take?
Who must sign it?
, When must they sign it? - ANSWER✔✔ Verbal: Write the prescription and sign it
with the provider's name followed by your own and credentials. Repeat the
prescription to the provider and spell the medication name to ensure accuracy.
Telephone: The provider usually must cosign with 24 hrs.
What information must every prescription (medication order) include? -
ANSWER✔✔ Patient's full name
Name, address, and phone number of the prescriber (NPI for Medicaid/
Medicare)
Date and time prescription was written
Name of medication
Dosage (amount, frequency, and number of doses)
Route of administration
Signature of prescriber
What should I do if I think a prescription is incorrect? - ANSWER✔✔ look up the
medication in a reliable source to verify spelling, use, dosages, and routes.
ask another nurse or provider to check the prescription.
contact the prescriber for clarifications, concerns, or questions.
When do most medication errors occur? - ANSWER✔✔ During the prescribing
process
What Should I Do If I Commit a Medication Error - ANSWER✔✔ Immediately
assess the patient's vital signs and physical status.
Report findings to the primary care provider.
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