What are the three names used to classify drugs?
Chemical name, Brand name, Common name
Chemical name, Dosage name, Trade name
Chemical name, Generic name, Trade name
Generic name, Brand name, Nickname
What are the three names used to classify drugs?
Chemical name, Brand name, Common name
Chemical name, Dosage name, Trade name
Chemical name, Generic name, Trade name
Generic name, Brand name, Nickname
What is the primary advantage of prescription medications?
No provider order needed
No appointment needed
Easy to access
Maximize therapy
What is the primary advantage of prescription medications?
No provider order needed
No appointment needed
Easy to access
Maximize therapy
What is a disadvantage of OTC medications?
Easier to obtain than prescriptions
No need for health care provider
May choose incorrect med
Lower cost than prescription medications
What is a disadvantage of OTC medications?
Easier to obtain than prescriptions
No need for health care provider
May choose incorrect med
Lower cost than prescription medications
Which classification classifies a drug by its chemical makeup?
Therapeutic/functional classification
Brand classification
Generic classification
Pharmacological/chemical classification
Which classification classifies a drug by its chemical makeup?
Therapeutic/functional classification
Brand classification
Generic classification
Pharmacological/chemical classification
What does pharmacokinetics involve?
Chemical reactions in the body
Drug movement through the body
What the drug does to the body
Drug effects on receptors
What does pharmacokinetics involve?
Chemical reactions in the body
Drug movement through the body
What the drug does to the body
Drug effects on receptors
What is the first phase of pharmacokinetics?
Excretion
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
What is the first phase of pharmacokinetics?
Excretion
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Which drug form is absorbed more rapidly in the GI tract?
Enteric coated pills
Sustained-release capsules
Liquid form
Solid form
Which drug form is absorbed more rapidly in the GI tract?
Enteric coated pills
Sustained-release capsules
Liquid form
Solid form
What is the process of drug breakdown into small particles called?
Metabolism
Dissolution
Disintegration
Absorption
What is the process of drug breakdown into small particles called?
Metabolism
Dissolution
Disintegration
Absorption
What affects drug absorption in the body?
Type of drug
Patient's height
Blood flow, pain, stress
Time of day
What affects drug absorption in the body?
Type of drug
Patient's height
Blood flow, pain, stress
Time of day
What is the therapeutic classification of Digoxin?
Antibiotic
Antidepressant
Analgesic
Anti-arrhythmic, inotropic, cardiac glycoside
What is the therapeutic classification of Digoxin?
Antibiotic
Antidepressant
Analgesic
Anti-arrhythmic, inotropic, cardiac glycoside
What is the first pass effect in pharmacokinetics?
Drugs are eliminated without any metabolism.
Drugs are immediately effective upon administration.
Some drugs are metabolized to an inactive form and are excreted, reducing active drug availability.
All drugs are absorbed unchanged into the bloodstream.
What is the first pass effect in pharmacokinetics?
Drugs are eliminated without any metabolism.
Drugs are immediately effective upon administration.
Some drugs are metabolized to an inactive form and are excreted, reducing active drug availability.
All drugs are absorbed unchanged into the bloodstream.
Which factor does NOT affect bioavailability?
Route of administration
Changes in liver metabolism
Drug form
Gastric mucosa and motility
Which factor does NOT affect bioavailability?
Route of administration
Changes in liver metabolism
Drug form
Gastric mucosa and motility
Which route of administration absorbs the quickest?
IM (intramuscular)
SQ (subcutaneous)
IV (intravenous)
Oral
Which route of administration absorbs the quickest?
IM (intramuscular)
SQ (subcutaneous)
IV (intravenous)
Oral
What is the blood-brain barrier's function?
Metabolizes drugs within the brain.
Allows all drugs to enter the brain.
Increases drug absorption in the brain.
Protects the brain from foreign substances
What is the blood-brain barrier's function?
Metabolizes drugs within the brain.
Allows all drugs to enter the brain.
Increases drug absorption in the brain.
Protects the brain from foreign substances
What happens to free drugs in the body?
They are inactive and excreted immediately.
They are active and can exert pharmacologic effects.
They accumulate in the liver.
They bind to proteins and become inactive.
What happens to free drugs in the body?
They are inactive and excreted immediately.
They are active and can exert pharmacologic effects.
They accumulate in the liver.
They bind to proteins and become inactive.
What is the half-life (t½) of a drug?
The time it takes for a drug to start working.
The total duration a drug remains effective.
The time it takes for the amount of drug in the body to be reduced by half.
The rate at which a drug is absorbed.
What is the half-life (t½) of a drug?
The time it takes for a drug to start working.
The total duration a drug remains effective.
The time it takes for the amount of drug in the body to be reduced by half.
The rate at which a drug is absorbed.
Where does drug metabolism primarily occur?
In the kidneys
In the stomach
In the lungs
In the liver
Where does drug metabolism primarily occur?
In the kidneys
In the stomach
In the lungs
In the liver
What is the therapeutic index?
The ratio between the toxic dose and the therapeutic dose of a drug.
The time it takes for a drug to reach its peak effect.
The amount of drug needed for a specific response.
The duration of drug action.
What is the therapeutic index?
The ratio between the toxic dose and the therapeutic dose of a drug.
The time it takes for a drug to reach its peak effect.
The amount of drug needed for a specific response.
The duration of drug action.
What does 'onset' refer to in pharmacodynamics?
The peak concentration of a drug in the blood.
The time it takes for a drug to reach minimum effective concentration.
The time it takes for a drug to be eliminated.
The total duration of drug action.
What does 'onset' refer to in pharmacodynamics?
The peak concentration of a drug in the blood.
The time it takes for a drug to reach minimum effective concentration.
The time it takes for a drug to be eliminated.
The total duration of drug action.
What is the peak drug level?
The average concentration of a drug over time.
The highest plasma concentration of a drug at a specific time.
The lowest plasma concentration of a drug.
The concentration of a drug when it is first administered.
What is the peak drug level?
The average concentration of a drug over time.
The highest plasma concentration of a drug at a specific time.
The lowest plasma concentration of a drug.
The concentration of a drug when it is first administered.
What is the peak time for drug level measurement after IV infusion completion?
30 to 60 minutes
60 to 90 minutes
10 to 20 minutes
15 to 30 minutes
What is the peak time for drug level measurement after IV infusion completion?
30 to 60 minutes
60 to 90 minutes
10 to 20 minutes
15 to 30 minutes
What does a trough drug level indicate?
Highest plasma concentration of drug
Lowest plasma concentration of drug
Average plasma concentration of drug
Therapeutic range of drug
What does a trough drug level indicate?
Highest plasma concentration of drug
Lowest plasma concentration of drug
Average plasma concentration of drug
Therapeutic range of drug
What is required before administering a drug with a trough level?
Must have trough level
Must have peak level
Must have therapeutic level
Must have average level
What is required before administering a drug with a trough level?
Must have trough level
Must have peak level
Must have therapeutic level
Must have average level
When should a blood sample for peak be taken?
Immediately after infusion
30 minutes prior to next dose
30 – 60 minutes after completion of IV infusion
1 hour after next dose
When should a blood sample for peak be taken?
Immediately after infusion
30 minutes prior to next dose
30 – 60 minutes after completion of IV infusion
1 hour after next dose
What is the role of agonists in pharmacodynamics?
Block receptors
Elicit moderate activity
Activate receptors
Inhibit receptors
What is the role of agonists in pharmacodynamics?
Block receptors
Elicit moderate activity
Activate receptors
Inhibit receptors
What do antagonists do in pharmacodynamics?
Elicit moderate response
Prevent receptor activation
Activate receptors
Enhance receptor activity
What do antagonists do in pharmacodynamics?
Elicit moderate response
Prevent receptor activation
Activate receptors
Enhance receptor activity
What are side effects in pharmacodynamics?
Primary drug effects
Desired drug effects
Toxic drug effects
Secondary drug effects
What are side effects in pharmacodynamics?
Primary drug effects
Desired drug effects
Toxic drug effects
Secondary drug effects
What can angioedema be an adverse effect of?
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Metformin
Lisinopril
What can angioedema be an adverse effect of?
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Metformin
Lisinopril
What do Black Box warnings highlight?
Drug interactions
Serious adverse drug reactions
Drug efficacy
Common side effects
What do Black Box warnings highlight?
Drug interactions
Serious adverse drug reactions
Drug efficacy
Common side effects
What is tolerance in pharmacodynamics?
Immediate drug response
Decreased responsiveness to drug over therapy
Increased sensitivity to drug
Unchanged drug response
What is tolerance in pharmacodynamics?
Immediate drug response
Decreased responsiveness to drug over therapy
Increased sensitivity to drug
Unchanged drug response
What can drug interactions alter?
Drug color
Drug effect due to interaction
Drug price
Drug form
What can drug interactions alter?
Drug color
Drug effect due to interaction
Drug price
Drug form
What is an example of a pharmacodynamic interaction?
Placebo effects
Synergistic drug effects
Antagonistic drug effects
Additive drug effects
What is an example of a pharmacodynamic interaction?
Placebo effects
Synergistic drug effects
Antagonistic drug effects
Additive drug effects
What can food do to drug response?
Have no effect
Increase, decrease, or delay it
Always increase it
Always decrease it
What can food do to drug response?
Have no effect
Increase, decrease, or delay it
Always increase it
Always decrease it
What physiologic change occurs in older adults affecting drug therapy?
Reduction in kidney mass and function
Increase in total body water
Increase in liver mass
No change in blood flow
What physiologic change occurs in older adults affecting drug therapy?
Reduction in kidney mass and function
Increase in total body water
Increase in liver mass
No change in blood flow
What is polypharmacy?
Medication overdose
Medication absence
Single medication use
Use of multiple medications by a patient
What is polypharmacy?
Medication overdose
Medication absence
Single medication use
Use of multiple medications by a patient
What should be monitored in older adults regarding drug therapy?
Drug price
Drug color
Therapeutic range of drugs
Drug packaging
What should be monitored in older adults regarding drug therapy?
Drug price
Drug color
Therapeutic range of drugs
Drug packaging
What is a key responsibility of nurses regarding medication orders for patients?
Medications can be given based on verbal instructions alone.
Nurses can administer medications without any documentation.
No medication may be given without a licensed practitioner's order.
Patients can refuse medication orders without consequences.
What is a key responsibility of nurses regarding medication orders for patients?
Medications can be given based on verbal instructions alone.
Nurses can administer medications without any documentation.
No medication may be given without a licensed practitioner's order.
Patients can refuse medication orders without consequences.
What is the 'Right Patient' principle in medication administration?
Verify patient with two forms of identification.
Use only the patient's name for verification.
Check the patient's ID once.
Administer medication based on patient's request.
What is the 'Right Patient' principle in medication administration?
Verify patient with two forms of identification.
Use only the patient's name for verification.
Check the patient's ID once.
Administer medication based on patient's request.
What percentage of medication errors occur during the administration stage?
60%
25%
10%
41%
What percentage of medication errors occur during the administration stage?
60%
25%
10%
41%
Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Six Rights' of medication administration?
Right to refuse
Right dose
Right drug
Right patient
Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Six Rights' of medication administration?
Right to refuse
Right dose
Right drug
Right patient
What should be checked before administering medications?
Patient's family history
Patient's allergies
Patient's previous medications
Patient's age only
What should be checked before administering medications?
Patient's family history
Patient's allergies
Patient's previous medications
Patient's age only
What is the purpose of using military time in nursing documentation?
To reduce errors in medication administration times.
To eliminate the need for medication charts.
To allow nurses to work faster.
To confuse patients about their medication schedule.
What is the purpose of using military time in nursing documentation?
To reduce errors in medication administration times.
To eliminate the need for medication charts.
To allow nurses to work faster.
To confuse patients about their medication schedule.
What does the 'Right Dose' principle require?
Verify dosage calculation and safety for the patient.
Use the average dose for all patients.
Skip verification if the medication is familiar.
Administer the maximum dose allowed.
What does the 'Right Dose' principle require?
Verify dosage calculation and safety for the patient.
Use the average dose for all patients.
Skip verification if the medication is familiar.
Administer the maximum dose allowed.
What is a 'standing order' in medication orders?
A one-time order for a specific medication.
An order that can be ignored if not needed.
A routine order for medications like vitamin D daily.
An order for emergency medications only.
What is a 'standing order' in medication orders?
A one-time order for a specific medication.
An order that can be ignored if not needed.
A routine order for medications like vitamin D daily.
An order for emergency medications only.
What should be done if a medication is to be administered orally?
Give the medication with juice.
Administer without checking swallowing ability.
Assess the patient's ability to swallow.
Crush all medications for easier intake.
What should be done if a medication is to be administered orally?
Give the medication with juice.
Administer without checking swallowing ability.
Assess the patient's ability to swallow.
Crush all medications for easier intake.
What is necessary for the 'Right Route' principle?
Ensure adequate absorption of the medication.
Use the route that is easiest for the nurse.
Mix all medications together.
Administer all medications orally.
What is necessary for the 'Right Route' principle?
Ensure adequate absorption of the medication.
Use the route that is easiest for the nurse.
Mix all medications together.
Administer all medications orally.
What should you offer a patient instead of juice during consultation?
Coffee
Water
Soda
Milk
What should you offer a patient instead of juice during consultation?
Coffee
Water
Soda
Milk
What technique should be used during drug administration?
Hygienic technique
Non-sterile technique
Aseptic technique
Sterile technique
What technique should be used during drug administration?
Hygienic technique
Non-sterile technique
Aseptic technique
Sterile technique
When should drug administration be documented?
After patient assessment
At the end of the shift
Before administration
Immediately
When should drug administration be documented?
After patient assessment
At the end of the shift
Before administration
Immediately
What should be documented regarding the drug?
Patient's weight
Patient's age
Patient’s response
Patient's allergies
What should be documented regarding the drug?
Patient's weight
Patient's age
Patient’s response
Patient's allergies
What should not be crushed before administration?
Extended-release drugs
Liquid medications
Immediate-release drugs
Chewable tablets
What should not be crushed before administration?
Extended-release drugs
Liquid medications
Immediate-release drugs
Chewable tablets
What is a high-alert medication example?
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Insulin
What is a high-alert medication example?
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Insulin
What constitutes a sentinel event?
Patient injury or death due to drug error
Minor medication side effects
Patient refusal of medication
Delayed drug administration
What constitutes a sentinel event?
Patient injury or death due to drug error
Minor medication side effects
Patient refusal of medication
Delayed drug administration
What should controlled substances be stored in?
Locked cabinet
Desk drawer
Refrigerator
Open shelf
What should controlled substances be stored in?
Locked cabinet
Desk drawer
Refrigerator
Open shelf
What are Schedule I drugs?
Valium and Ativan
Heroin and LSD
Morphine and Dilaudid
Vicodin and Tylenol
What are Schedule I drugs?
Valium and Ativan
Heroin and LSD
Morphine and Dilaudid
Vicodin and Tylenol
What should be done before disposing of medications?
Flush down the toilet
Store in the refrigerator
Return to the pharmacy
Remove identifying information
What should be done before disposing of medications?
Flush down the toilet
Store in the refrigerator
Return to the pharmacy
Remove identifying information
What does pregnancy category information provide?
Cost of medications
Benefits and risks of medications
Availability of medications
Side effects of medications
What does pregnancy category information provide?
Cost of medications
Benefits and risks of medications
Availability of medications
Side effects of medications
What measurement system should be used in medication preparation?
Household measurements
Customary system
Metric system
Imperial system
What measurement system should be used in medication preparation?
Household measurements
Customary system
Metric system
Imperial system
What is the measurement equivalent of 1 teaspoon?
10 ml
1 ml
15 ml
5 ml
What is the measurement equivalent of 1 teaspoon?
10 ml
1 ml
15 ml
5 ml
What is the most common drug form for oral administration?
Suppositories
Ointments
Inhalers
Tablets and capsules
What is the most common drug form for oral administration?
Suppositories
Ointments
Inhalers
Tablets and capsules
What should you do when applying transdermal medication?
Wear a mask
Wash hands only
Use a cotton ball
Use gloves
What should you do when applying transdermal medication?
Wear a mask
Wash hands only
Use a cotton ball
Use gloves
How should eyedrops be administered?
Put drops directly on the eyeball
Apply drops to the outer corner of the eye
Squeeze drops into the ear
Apply drops to the middle third of the sac
How should eyedrops be administered?
Put drops directly on the eyeball
Apply drops to the outer corner of the eye
Squeeze drops into the ear
Apply drops to the middle third of the sac
What is the correct way to administer eardrops to children under 3 years?
Tilt the head sideways
Pull down and back on the ear
Straighten the ear canal
Pull up and back on the ear
What is the correct way to administer eardrops to children under 3 years?
Tilt the head sideways
Pull down and back on the ear
Straighten the ear canal
Pull up and back on the ear
What is the method for administering nasal spray?
Spray into the nostril while inhaling
Spray into the eye
Spray onto the tongue
Inhale deeply before spraying
What is the method for administering nasal spray?
Spray into the nostril while inhaling
Spray into the eye
Spray onto the tongue
Inhale deeply before spraying
What type of inhaler is commonly used?
Breath-activated inhaler
Dry powder inhaler
Metered-dose inhaler
Nebulizer
What type of inhaler is commonly used?
Breath-activated inhaler
Dry powder inhaler
Metered-dose inhaler
Nebulizer
What is a common form for rectal drug administration?
Tablets
Ointments
Suppositories
Inhalers
What is a common form for rectal drug administration?
Tablets
Ointments
Suppositories
Inhalers
What is a method of drug administration that involves inhalation?
Vaginal medications
Rectal suppositories
Intravenous injections
Metered-dose inhalers
What is a method of drug administration that involves inhalation?
Vaginal medications
Rectal suppositories
Intravenous injections
Metered-dose inhalers
What position should a patient be placed in for rectal suppository administration?
Standing position
Sitting position
Sims position
Supine position
What position should a patient be placed in for rectal suppository administration?
Standing position
Sitting position
Sims position
Supine position
What are the routes of parenteral medication administration?
Intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous
Oral, topical, inhalation
Transdermal, intranasal, oral
Sublingual, rectal, vaginal
What are the routes of parenteral medication administration?
Intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous
Oral, topical, inhalation
Transdermal, intranasal, oral
Sublingual, rectal, vaginal
What is an advantage of parenteral medication administration?
More rapid absorption than oral or topical
Less painful than injections
Requires no special training
Easier to administer than oral
What is an advantage of parenteral medication administration?
More rapid absorption than oral or topical
Less painful than injections
Requires no special training
Easier to administer than oral
What developmental need might a pediatric patient experience during hospitalization?
Lack of interest in surroundings
Desire for independence
Stranger anxiety
Increased appetite
What developmental need might a pediatric patient experience during hospitalization?
Lack of interest in surroundings
Desire for independence
Stranger anxiety
Increased appetite
What is an important step in the clinical judgment of medication administration?
Skip checking the expiration date
Administer medication without checking
Only check once
Check drug label three times
What is an important step in the clinical judgment of medication administration?
Skip checking the expiration date
Administer medication without checking
Only check once
Check drug label three times
What should be done with needles and syringes after use?
Re-use for another patient
Keep in a drawer
Discard in a sharps container
Throw in regular trash
What should be done with needles and syringes after use?
Re-use for another patient
Keep in a drawer
Discard in a sharps container
Throw in regular trash
What are the three names used to classify drugs?
Chemical name, Brand name, Common name
Chemical name, Dosage name, Trade name
Generic name, Brand name, Nickname
Chemical name, Generic name, Trade name
What is the primary advantage of prescription medications?
Easy to access
Maximize therapy
No provider order needed
No appointment needed
What is a disadvantage of OTC medications?
May choose incorrect med
No need for health care provider
Lower cost than prescription medications
Easier to obtain than prescriptions
Which classification classifies a drug by its chemical makeup?
Pharmacological/chemical classification
Brand classification
Generic classification
Therapeutic/functional classification
What does pharmacokinetics involve?
What the drug does to the body
Drug effects on receptors
Chemical reactions in the body
Drug movement through the body
Which drug form is absorbed more rapidly in the GI tract?
Solid form
Enteric coated pills
Liquid form
Sustained-release capsules
What is the process of drug breakdown into small particles called?
Metabolism
Absorption
Disintegration
Dissolution
What affects drug absorption in the body?
Type of drug
Patient's height
Blood flow, pain, stress
Time of day
What is the therapeutic classification of Digoxin?
Antidepressant
Antibiotic
Anti-arrhythmic, inotropic, cardiac glycoside
Analgesic
What is the first pass effect in pharmacokinetics?
All drugs are absorbed unchanged into the bloodstream.
Some drugs are metabolized to an inactive form and are excreted, reducing active drug availability.
Drugs are eliminated without any metabolism.
Drugs are immediately effective upon administration.
Which factor does NOT affect bioavailability?
Route of administration
Gastric mucosa and motility
Drug form
Changes in liver metabolism
Which route of administration absorbs the quickest?
IM (intramuscular)
SQ (subcutaneous)
IV (intravenous)
Oral
What is the blood-brain barrier's function?
Allows all drugs to enter the brain.
Increases drug absorption in the brain.
Protects the brain from foreign substances
Metabolizes drugs within the brain.
What happens to free drugs in the body?
They bind to proteins and become inactive.
They are active and can exert pharmacologic effects.
They are inactive and excreted immediately.
They accumulate in the liver.
What is the half-life (t½) of a drug?
The time it takes for the amount of drug in the body to be reduced by half.
The rate at which a drug is absorbed.
The time it takes for a drug to start working.
The total duration a drug remains effective.
What is the therapeutic index?
The amount of drug needed for a specific response.
The duration of drug action.
The time it takes for a drug to reach its peak effect.
The ratio between the toxic dose and the therapeutic dose of a drug.
What does 'onset' refer to in pharmacodynamics?
The peak concentration of a drug in the blood.
The time it takes for a drug to reach minimum effective concentration.
The total duration of drug action.
The time it takes for a drug to be eliminated.
What is the peak drug level?
The average concentration of a drug over time.
The lowest plasma concentration of a drug.
The highest plasma concentration of a drug at a specific time.
The concentration of a drug when it is first administered.
What is the peak time for drug level measurement after IV infusion completion?
10 to 20 minutes
15 to 30 minutes
30 to 60 minutes
60 to 90 minutes
What does a trough drug level indicate?
Therapeutic range of drug
Highest plasma concentration of drug
Lowest plasma concentration of drug
Average plasma concentration of drug
What is required before administering a drug with a trough level?
Must have trough level
Must have average level
Must have therapeutic level
Must have peak level
When should a blood sample for peak be taken?
30 minutes prior to next dose
1 hour after next dose
30 – 60 minutes after completion of IV infusion
Immediately after infusion
What is the role of agonists in pharmacodynamics?
Inhibit receptors
Activate receptors
Block receptors
Elicit moderate activity
What do antagonists do in pharmacodynamics?
Activate receptors
Enhance receptor activity
Elicit moderate response
Prevent receptor activation
What are side effects in pharmacodynamics?
Secondary drug effects
Toxic drug effects
Desired drug effects
Primary drug effects
What do Black Box warnings highlight?
Serious adverse drug reactions
Common side effects
Drug efficacy
Drug interactions
What is tolerance in pharmacodynamics?
Immediate drug response
Increased sensitivity to drug
Unchanged drug response
Decreased responsiveness to drug over therapy
What is an example of a pharmacodynamic interaction?
Antagonistic drug effects
Placebo effects
Synergistic drug effects
Additive drug effects
What can food do to drug response?
Increase, decrease, or delay it
Always increase it
Have no effect
Always decrease it
What physiologic change occurs in older adults affecting drug therapy?
Increase in total body water
Reduction in kidney mass and function
No change in blood flow
Increase in liver mass
What is polypharmacy?
Medication overdose
Medication absence
Use of multiple medications by a patient
Single medication use
What should be monitored in older adults regarding drug therapy?
Drug price
Drug packaging
Drug color
Therapeutic range of drugs
What is a key responsibility of nurses regarding medication orders for patients?
No medication may be given without a licensed practitioner's order.
Nurses can administer medications without any documentation.
Patients can refuse medication orders without consequences.
Medications can be given based on verbal instructions alone.
What is the 'Right Patient' principle in medication administration?
Administer medication based on patient's request.
Use only the patient's name for verification.
Check the patient's ID once.
Verify patient with two forms of identification.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Six Rights' of medication administration?
Right patient
Right to refuse
Right drug
Right dose
What should be checked before administering medications?
Patient's previous medications
Patient's allergies
Patient's age only
Patient's family history
What is the purpose of using military time in nursing documentation?
To confuse patients about their medication schedule.
To eliminate the need for medication charts.
To allow nurses to work faster.
To reduce errors in medication administration times.
What does the 'Right Dose' principle require?
Verify dosage calculation and safety for the patient.
Skip verification if the medication is familiar.
Use the average dose for all patients.
Administer the maximum dose allowed.
What is a 'standing order' in medication orders?
An order for emergency medications only.
A one-time order for a specific medication.
A routine order for medications like vitamin D daily.
An order that can be ignored if not needed.
What should be done if a medication is to be administered orally?
Assess the patient's ability to swallow.
Crush all medications for easier intake.
Give the medication with juice.
Administer without checking swallowing ability.
What is necessary for the 'Right Route' principle?
Use the route that is easiest for the nurse.
Mix all medications together.
Ensure adequate absorption of the medication.
Administer all medications orally.
What technique should be used during drug administration?
Aseptic technique
Non-sterile technique
Hygienic technique
Sterile technique
When should drug administration be documented?
Before administration
At the end of the shift
After patient assessment
Immediately
What should be documented regarding the drug?
Patient's age
Patient's weight
Patient's allergies
Patient’s response
What should not be crushed before administration?
Immediate-release drugs
Chewable tablets
Extended-release drugs
Liquid medications
What constitutes a sentinel event?
Minor medication side effects
Delayed drug administration
Patient refusal of medication
Patient injury or death due to drug error
What are Schedule I drugs?
Valium and Ativan
Morphine and Dilaudid
Heroin and LSD
Vicodin and Tylenol
What should be done before disposing of medications?
Flush down the toilet
Return to the pharmacy
Remove identifying information
Store in the refrigerator
What does pregnancy category information provide?
Availability of medications
Cost of medications
Side effects of medications
Benefits and risks of medications
What measurement system should be used in medication preparation?
Customary system
Metric system
Household measurements
Imperial system
What is the most common drug form for oral administration?
Inhalers
Ointments
Tablets and capsules
Suppositories
What should you do when applying transdermal medication?
Wash hands only
Wear a mask
Use gloves
Use a cotton ball
How should eyedrops be administered?
Apply drops to the outer corner of the eye
Apply drops to the middle third of the sac
Put drops directly on the eyeball
Squeeze drops into the ear
What is the correct way to administer eardrops to children under 3 years?
Pull down and back on the ear
Pull up and back on the ear
Tilt the head sideways
Straighten the ear canal
What is the method for administering nasal spray?
Inhale deeply before spraying
Spray into the eye
Spray onto the tongue
Spray into the nostril while inhaling
What type of inhaler is commonly used?
Metered-dose inhaler
Nebulizer
Dry powder inhaler
Breath-activated inhaler
What is a method of drug administration that involves inhalation?
Intravenous injections
Vaginal medications
Rectal suppositories
Metered-dose inhalers
What position should a patient be placed in for rectal suppository administration?
Sitting position
Standing position
Sims position
Supine position
What are the routes of parenteral medication administration?
Sublingual, rectal, vaginal
Transdermal, intranasal, oral
Intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous
Oral, topical, inhalation
What is an advantage of parenteral medication administration?
Easier to administer than oral
Requires no special training
More rapid absorption than oral or topical
Less painful than injections
What developmental need might a pediatric patient experience during hospitalization?
Lack of interest in surroundings
Stranger anxiety
Increased appetite
Desire for independence
What is an important step in the clinical judgment of medication administration?
Skip checking the expiration date
Administer medication without checking
Check drug label three times
Only check once
What should be done with needles and syringes after use?
Re-use for another patient
Keep in a drawer
Discard in a sharps container
Throw in regular trash
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