Exam 21: Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

An older adult who lives alone takes three different white,flat,unscored medications every day.He has trouble remembering if he has taken the correct pill at the correct time.What strategy would best help this patient maintain independence and safety in taking his medications?

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Question 21

The nurse is explaining pharmacokinetic effects to a new nurse working on the unit.Which of the following statements alerts the nurse that a good level of understanding has been achieved? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 22

2. ___________ is the study of how drugs enter the body (absorption),reach the site of action (distribution),are metabolized,and are excreted from the body.

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Question 23

The nurse is reviewing concepts of safe medication preparation and administration with a group of nursing students.Which statement should the nurse include during the review?

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Question 24

3. _____ _ _____ are unintended,undesirable,and often unpredictable.

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Question 25

The nurse needs to administer 2 tsp of a medication to the patient.How much of the medication should the nurse administer?

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Question 26

The dose ordered for the patient is 37.5 mg intramuscularly (IM).How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer from a 100-mg/2-mL syringe?

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An older adult who lives alone takes three different white,flat,unscored medications every day.He has trouble remembering if he has taken the correct pill at the correct time.What strategy would best help this patient maintain independence and safety in taking his medications?

The nurse is explaining pharmacokinetic effects to a new nurse working on the unit.Which of the following statements alerts the nurse that a good level of understanding has been achieved? (Select all that apply.)

2. ___________ is the study of how drugs enter the body (absorption),reach the site of action (distribution),are metabolized,and are excreted from the body.

The nurse is reviewing concepts of safe medication preparation and administration with a group of nursing students.Which statement should the nurse include during the review?

3. _____ _ _____ are unintended,undesirable,and often unpredictable.

The nurse needs to administer 2 tsp of a medication to the patient.How much of the medication should the nurse administer?

The dose ordered for the patient is 37.5 mg intramuscularly (IM).How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer from a 100-mg/2-mL syringe?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and Ear

Promoting Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Traction, cast Care, and Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Ulcers

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support in the Hospital Setting

Palliative Care

Home Care Safety

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Exam 21: Preparation for Safe Medication Administration

An older adult who lives alone takes three different white,flat,unscored medications every day.He has trouble remembering if he has taken the correct pill at the correct time.What strategy would best help this patient maintain independence and safety in taking his medications?

The nurse is explaining pharmacokinetic effects to a new nurse working on the unit.Which of the following statements alerts the nurse that a good level of understanding has been achieved? (Select all that apply.)

2. ___________ is the study of how drugs enter the body (absorption),reach the site of action (distribution),are metabolized,and are excreted from the body.

The nurse is reviewing concepts of safe medication preparation and administration with a group of nursing students.Which statement should the nurse include during the review?

3. _________ _______ _______ are unintended,undesirable,and often unpredictable.

The nurse needs to administer 2 tsp of a medication to the patient.How much of the medication should the nurse administer?

The dose ordered for the patient is 37.5 mg intramuscularly (IM).How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer from a 100-mg/2-mL syringe?

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Infection Control

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Bathing and Personal Hygiene

Care of the Eye and Ear

Promoting Nutrition

Pain Management

Promoting Oxygenation

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Traction, cast Care, and Immobilization Devices

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Wound Care and Irrigation

Pressure Ulcers

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Emergency Measures for Life Support in the Hospital Setting

Palliative Care

Home Care Safety

Filters

3. _____ _ _____ are unintended,undesirable,and often unpredictable.