Exam 3: Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications

A nurse is taking care of an older adult patient with hypertension.He was prescribed an antihypertensive medication; however,he has decided to use a cheaper herbal product that he can buy over the counter and which he thinks will lower his blood pressure.The patient tells this information to the nurse in an interview.Which is the best response to this patient?

Which is an example of a single dose order?

The order reads,Theochron 200 mg PO qid.The nurse understands that this is which type of medication order?

When a nurse realizes that a medication error has occurred,the nurse should take which of the following steps? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is discharged from the hospital.To whom should all the medications the patient was taking that are classified as controlled substances be given?

Which levels of regulation must the nurse adhere to when administering medications? (Select all that apply.)