RNRS 117: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++

RNRS 117: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ Right Drug Begins with clarifying physician's order, check label for right drug, dose and strength. How many times do we have to verify medication before we administer Check 3 times: 1. taking out of storage 2. when dispensing the medication from container (BEDSIDE) 3. before either putting stock bottle back or disposing of package Right Dose -The dosage calculation is correct. -The strength is correct. -The prescribed dose is appropriate for the patient. -Dosage ranges for pediatric patients differ from those for adult patients. Right Time the time the prescribed dose is ordered to be administered -Use the correct "window of administration." -Administer as specified -Make sure the medication will be administered with the correct frequency. -Use the correct time system Right Route Know the correct route of administration by which the drug should be given -Oral -Sublingual -Buccal -Rectal -Vaginal -Topical -Transdermal -Subcutaneous -Intramuscular -Intradermal -Intravenous -Inhalation Right Patient requires confirmation of a patient's identity with two forms of identification before drug administration -date of birth -full name -A bar code-scanning system -The medical record number on the patient's wristband Right Assessment Pre-administration assessments are based on the action, side effects, and interactions of the drug being administered. Right Documentation Requires the nurse to immediately record the appropriate information about the drug administered Right Evaluation -Determine drug effectiveness. -Determine side effects and adverse drug reactions. Right to Refuse patients have the right to refuse any prescribed medication or treatment Right Patient Education: -assessment of pt. knowledge needs -use appropriate resources for teaching -why they need to take the medication as prescribed -expected result -possible side effect -restrictions/requirements -skill of administration/return demonstration -lab test results