Medication Administration QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

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What are the seven parts of a medication order? Correct Answer: -Full name of the client -Date and time the order written -Name of drug to be administered -Dosage -Frequency of administration -R... oute of administration -Signature of person -writing the order If there is no signature on an order, do you still administer the medication? Correct Answer: NO What two drug systems do physicians use? Correct Answer: -Apothecary -Metric What are the different types of medication orders? Correct Answer: -stat order -single order -standing order -PRN order What does MAR stand for? Correct Answer: Medical Administration Record What are the four types of med admin errors? Correct Answer: -prescription errors -transcription errors -preparation errors -administration errors Describe the three safety checks for med admin Correct Answer: --First check- Read MAR when removing med, Compare against the MAR, Check expiration date --Second check-Preparation against the MAR --Third Check- Recheck before giving med to patient, watch pt take medications What are different types of medication dispensing systems? Correct Answer: -Medication Cart ---Unit dose medication packages -Medication Cabinet -Medication Room -Automated Dispensing Cabinet [Show More]

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