If the pharmacy sends a drug to the patient, you can safely administer that drug as prescribed, with confidence knowing that the pharmacy was responsible to check the action of the drug, the usual dosage, the route of administration, and the side effects.ResponsesTrueTrueFalse

You receive an order from the physician for a medication, but it's strange the way he wrote it and you aren't sure the dose looks right. You figure he knows what he is doing, so you can give the medication without questioning the physician.ResponsesTrueTrueFalse

The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed medication to a client. The nurse should take which initial action?A. Verify the client's full name and date of birthB. Ask about any medication allergiesC. Review the client's vital signsD. Review medications and potential interactions

Which of the following most accurately describes medication administration?Keeping a box of common medications at your workplace.Following procedures to ensure that a person is taking their medications or treatments as prescribed by a medical professional.Mixing prescribed medications into a person’s food when they refuse medications.

Knowing the proper steps in administering medication is critical. Use the drop-down menus to determine the correct order of provider actions.

LO: Begin to examine client safety issues related to use of medicationPatient SafetyNurses, including nursing students, are responsible for patient safety related to preparing and administering medications.What knowledge must a nurse possess to administer drugs safely?