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Which statement most clearly defines an error in drug administration? correct answersPreventable event that leads to inappropriate drug use or patient harm A drug administration error occurred; after investigation, it was determined the error was category D. Which statement accurately describes the error? correct answersAn error occurred that resulted in the need for increased patient monitoring but no patient harm A nurse administers metoprolol 100 mg to a patient with hypertension but do...

Any substance that modifies body functions when taken into the body correct answersDrug or medication The study of drugs and their effect on the body's functioning correct answersPharmacology Person licensed to prepare and dispense drugs correct answersPharmacist Who has the authority to prescribe medications? correct answers- Physicians - Dentists - Psychiatrists - Podiatrist - Physician assistants (PA's) - Advanced practice nurses (APN's) APN's and PA's have var...

Match each of the four statements to the correct right of medication administration. correct answersThe medication is ordered orally. Right route The nurse reads the medical record number. Right patient The correct date is placed on the medication record. Right documentation The nurse knows the amount of medicine to administer. Right dosage Which medication right is verified by checking the patient number on the medication record? correct answersThe right patient

What are the top 5 high alert medications? correct answersWhat are the top 5 high alert medications? The five high-alert medications are insulin, opiates and narcotics, injectable potassium chloride (or phosphate) concentrate, intravenous anticoagulants (heparin), and sodium chloride solutions above 0.9%. High risk medications are drugs that have a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when they are used in error. High risk medicines include medicines: with a low therapeu...

Which term best describes the process of utilizing genetic information to develop pharmacological agents to treat diseases? correct answersPharmacogenetics A client has been prescribed diuretic therapy to treat fluid volume excess and wants to know if any dietary modifications are necessary, Which of the following responses by the nurse is best? correct answers"I need to verify the medication order in order to provide you with information" The nurse is taking care of a patient who ha...

1. What is the best way to verify a provider's illegible order? correct answers C. Call the provider to verify the order 2. A resident is scheduled to receive oral ibuprofen for chronic arthritic pain; however the resident is unable to swallow. The nurse must be informed because this is a problem with which of the following rights of medication administration? correct answers, C. The right route 3. When the Medication Aide is asked by a resident about how medications work when taken in...

Which of the following are not primary considerations as it pertains to drug therapy? correct answersLifestyle and prior drug use Healthcare professionals have a role to play in ensuring medication safety. Medication safety helps: correct answersImprove practice prevent medication errors Safety is part of drug therapy. Safety considerations include collecting key information prior to medication (i.e. drug) administration. Choose which of the following primary drug topics are essential kno...

Healthcare professionals have a role to play in ensuring medication safety. Medication safety helps: (SATA) correct answersPrevent medication error(s) Improve practice Safety is part of drug therapy. Safety considerations include collecting key information prior to medication (i.e. drug) administration. Choose which of the following primary drug topics are essential knowledge in drug safety. (SATA) correct answersAdverse effects Dosages and routes of administration Drug toxicities and avai...

What way are medications most often administered? correct answersby the gastrointestinal route What four categories does gastrointestinal administration include? correct answersoral, nasogastric tube, gastric tube, and rectal advantages of oral route: correct answers- convenience and patient comfort - safety, because some medication can be retrieved in case of error or intentional overdose - economy, because there are few equipment costs and most medications are formulated for this route...

The nurse reviews a list of assigned patients. Which patient should the nurse identify that is most at risk for a medication error? correct answersHas an acute illness A patient who has difficulty swallowing large tablets asks to have an oral medication labeled "XR" crushed. Which response should the nurse make? correct answers"Crushing a long-acting medication may result in overdose." The nurse prepares to administer a high dose of chemotherapy intravenously to a patient. W...