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CAPSTONE PHARM 1 ASSESSMENT REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. **Chemical Name**
**Definition:** Name of medication reflecting its chemical composition and molecular structure.
**Example:** Isobutylphenylpropanoic acid
2. **Generic Name**
**Definition:** The official or nonproprietary name given to a medication by the US Adopted Names
Council. Each medication has only one generic name, written in lowercase.
**Example:** Ibuprofen
3. **Trade/Brand Name**
**Definition:** The brand or proprietary name given by the manufacturer. One medication can have
multiple trade names.
**Example:** Advil, Motrin
4. **Uncontrolled Substances**
**Definition:** Medications that require monitoring but do not generally pose risks of misuse and
addiction.
**Example:** Antibiotics
5. **Controlled Substances**
**Definition:** Medications with potential for misuse, classified into schedules based on their risk.
**Example:** Heroin (Schedule I), Medications in Schedules II-V have legitimate uses.
6. **Types of Medication Prescriptions**
**Types:**
- Routine or standing
- Single or one-time
- Stat
- PRN
7. **Components of a Medication Prescription**
**Includes:**
- Client's full name
- Date and time of the prescription
- Medication name (generic or brand)
- Dosage
- Route of administration
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- Time & frequency of administration
- Prescribing provider's signature
8. **Medication Reconciliation**
**Definition:** The process required by the Joint Commission to compile and compare a list of current
medications with new prescriptions to resolve discrepancies. This should be done on admission, transfer
between units or facilities, and at discharge.
9. **Rights of Safe Medication Administration**
**Includes:**
- Right client/patient
- Right medication/drug
- Right dose
- Right time
- Right route
- Right documentation
- Right client education
- Right to refuse
- Right assessment
- Right evaluation
10. **Common Medication Errors**
**Examples:**
- Wrong medication or IV fluid
- Incorrect dose or IV rate
- Wrong client, route, or time
- Administration of known allergic medication
- Omission of dose
- Incorrect discontinuation of medication
- Inaccurate prescribing
- Medication with a similar name
11. **Using the Nursing Process to Prevent Medication Errors: Assessment**
**Includes:**
- Use resources and knowledge about medications
- Obtain info about medical conditions affecting medication administration
- Obtain necessary preadministration data
- Determine if the prescription is complete and accurate
- Question unclear or contraindicated prescriptions
12. **Using the Nursing Process to Prevent Medication Errors: Planning**
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**Includes:**
- Identify client outcomes for medication administration
- Set priorities for medication administration
13. **Using the Nursing Process to Prevent Medication Errors: Implementation**
**Includes:**
- Avoid distractions during medication preparation
- Prepare medications for one client at a time
- Measure and double-check dosages
- Follow medication rights of administration
- Educate clients about medications and safety
14. **Using the Nursing Process to Prevent Medication Errors: Evaluation**
**Includes:**
- Evaluate and document client responses to medications
- Identify and report adverse effects
- Notify HCP of errors and implement corrective measures
- Complete an incident report
15. **Incident Report Should Include**
**Includes:**
- Client's identification
- Medication name and dose
- Time and place of the incident
- Objective details of the event
- Notifications and actions taken
- Your signature
16. **Incident Report Measures**
**Includes:**
- Do not reference in the client's medical record
- Report all errors to help improve safety measures
17. **Asthma**
**Definition:** Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways
18. **Beta Adrenergic Agonists**
**Examples:** Albuterol, Formoterol, Salmeterol, Terbutaline
19. **Beta Adrenergic Agonists Purpose**
**Purpose:** Activate beta receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation to
relieve bronchospasm, inhibit histamine release, and increase ciliary motility.
CAPSTONE PHARM 1 ASSESSMENT REVIEW EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. **Chemical Name**
**Definition:** Name of medication reflecting its chemical composition and molecular structure.
**Example:** Isobutylphenylpropanoic acid
2. **Generic Name**
**Definition:** The official or nonproprietary name given to a medication by the US Adopted Names
Council. Each medication has only one generic name, written in lowercase.
**Example:** Ibuprofen
3. **Trade/Brand Name**
**Definition:** The brand or proprietary name given by the manufacturer. One medication can have
multiple trade names.
**Example:** Advil, Motrin
4. **Uncontrolled Substances**
**Definition:** Medications that require monitoring but do not generally pose risks of misuse and
addiction.
**Example:** Antibiotics
5. **Controlled Substances**
**Definition:** Medications with potential for misuse, classified into schedules based on their risk.
**Example:** Heroin (Schedule I), Medications in Schedules II-V have legitimate uses.
6. **Types of Medication Prescriptions**
**Types:**
- Routine or standing
- Single or one-time
- Stat
- PRN
7. **Components of a Medication Prescription**
**Includes:**
- Client's full name
- Date and time of the prescription
- Medication name (generic or brand)
- Dosage
- Route of administration
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- Time & frequency of administration
- Prescribing provider's signature
8. **Medication Reconciliation**
**Definition:** The process required by the Joint Commission to compile and compare a list of current
medications with new prescriptions to resolve discrepancies. This should be done on admission, transfer
between units or facilities, and at discharge.
9. **Rights of Safe Medication Administration**
**Includes:**
- Right client/patient
- Right medication/drug
- Right dose
- Right time
- Right route
- Right documentation
- Right client education
- Right to refuse
- Right assessment
- Right evaluation
10. **Common Medication Errors**
**Examples:**
- Wrong medication or IV fluid
- Incorrect dose or IV rate
- Wrong client, route, or time
- Administration of known allergic medication
- Omission of dose
- Incorrect discontinuation of medication
- Inaccurate prescribing
- Medication with a similar name
11. **Using the Nursing Process to Prevent Medication Errors: Assessment**
**Includes:**
- Use resources and knowledge about medications
- Obtain info about medical conditions affecting medication administration
- Obtain necessary preadministration data
- Determine if the prescription is complete and accurate
- Question unclear or contraindicated prescriptions
12. **Using the Nursing Process to Prevent Medication Errors: Planning**
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**Includes:**
- Identify client outcomes for medication administration
- Set priorities for medication administration
13. **Using the Nursing Process to Prevent Medication Errors: Implementation**
**Includes:**
- Avoid distractions during medication preparation
- Prepare medications for one client at a time
- Measure and double-check dosages
- Follow medication rights of administration
- Educate clients about medications and safety
14. **Using the Nursing Process to Prevent Medication Errors: Evaluation**
**Includes:**
- Evaluate and document client responses to medications
- Identify and report adverse effects
- Notify HCP of errors and implement corrective measures
- Complete an incident report
15. **Incident Report Should Include**
**Includes:**
- Client's identification
- Medication name and dose
- Time and place of the incident
- Objective details of the event
- Notifications and actions taken
- Your signature
16. **Incident Report Measures**
**Includes:**
- Do not reference in the client's medical record
- Report all errors to help improve safety measures
17. **Asthma**
**Definition:** Chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways
18. **Beta Adrenergic Agonists**
**Examples:** Albuterol, Formoterol, Salmeterol, Terbutaline
19. **Beta Adrenergic Agonists Purpose**
**Purpose:** Activate beta receptors in bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation to
relieve bronchospasm, inhibit histamine release, and increase ciliary motility.
