Pharmacology for Nurses, 6e (Adams)
Chapter 3 Principles of Drug Administration
1) A nurse is preparing to administer several medications for a client.
... [Show More] The nurse is responsible
for understanding which of the following regarding medication administration?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select
all that apply.
1. Cost of the medication
2. Reason the medication was prescribed
3. Route of administration
4. How the medication is supplied by the pharmacy
5. Name of the medication
Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation:
1. Although the cost of a medication may lead to noncompliance at home, it is not a factor
when administering medications in a healthcare facility.
2. Knowing the reason the medication was prescribed for the patient is the responsibility
of the nurse regarding medication administration.
3. Knowing how the medication is to be administered is the responsibility of the nurse
regarding medication administration.
4. Knowing how the medication is supplied by the pharmacy is the responsibility of the
nurse regarding medication administration.
5. Knowing the name of the medication is the responsibility of the nurse regarding
medication administration.
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Cognitive Level: Applying
Client Need/Sub: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Standards: QSEN Competencies: V.B.1 Demonstrate effective use of technology and
standardized practices that support safety and quality. | AACN Essential Competencies: IX.3
Implement holistic, patient−centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and
development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, and nursing
management acrossthe health−illness continuum, across lifespan, and in all healthcare settings.
| NLN Competencies: Quality and Safety: Current best practices. | Nursing/Integrated Concepts:
Nursing Process: Planning
Learning Outcome: 3−2 Describe the roles and responsibilities of nurses regarding safe drug
administration.
MNL Learning Outcome: 3.1 Recognize the nurse's role, responsibilities, and safe practices
when providing care to patients receiving pharmacotherapy.
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2) A nurse is preparing medications prior to administration. To promote client safety, the
nurse uses the "rights" of drug administration. What do these "rights" include?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select
all that apply.
1. The right medication
2. The right time of delivery
3. The right dose
4. The right route of administration
5. The right nurse
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation:
1. The right medication is an essential consideration of medication administration and is
considered one of the five rights.
2. The right time of delivery is an essential consideration of medication administration and
is considered one of the five rights.
3. The right dose is an essential consideration of medication administration and is
considered one of the five rights.
4. The right route of delivery is an essential consideration of medication administration
and is considered one of the five rights.
5. The right nurse is not one of the listed rights of medication [Show Less]