Exam 35: Medication Administration

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) to treat a severe infection. The next vancomycin dose is due to be administered at 10:00 A.M. What time will the nurse draw the vancomycin serum trough level?

The nurse is to administer 1 mL of prochlorperazine (Compazine) 10 mg IM to an adult patient. Which syringe will the nurse select to administer the medication?

The nurse administers a medication to the patient. Which symptoms indicate that the patient is having an allergic reaction rather than a side effect?

The nurse makes a medication error. Which action will the nurse take first?

The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple chronic illnesses who is having difficulty remembering to take all of her many medications at the correct times. Which is the appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?