SHERPATH PRINCIPLES OF SAFE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND

SHERPATH PRINCIPLES OF SAFE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
In which situation related to medication administration is the use of the teach-back method essential? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Patient refuses a medication.



To confirm the right drug, medication labels are checked against the medication administration record
(MAR) at least how many times before the medication is administered to the patient? Record your
answer as a whole number. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅3



At which times does the nurse check for the "right drug"? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅When removing the
drug from the dispensing unit

When preparing the medication

At the bedside immediately before administration



Before meals - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅ac



sublingual - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅SL



four times a day - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅qid



milliliter - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅mL



Which medication prescription requires clarification with the health care provider? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Heparin 7500 units subcutaneously



What is the meaning of "qid" in a medication prescription? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅four times per day



The metric system has a basic unit of - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅10