Question 1

A p.r.n.order must indicate the minimum time between dosages such as q4h.
_____

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Directions: For the following medication order indicate what component of the order is missing.
Trental 400 mg po.

Accepted Answer

Frequency

Question 3

Directions: For the following medication order indicate what component of the order is missing.
Demerol 75 mg IM prn.

Accepted Answer

Frequency

Question 4

Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations.
Heparin 5,000 units subcut daily

Accepted Answer

Heparin 5,000 units

Question 5

Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations.
Doxycycline 100 mg po bid pc

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline 100 milligrams by

Question 6

Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following.
Every hour: _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following.
Every...

Question 7

Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations.
Motrin 400 mg po q6h prn for back pain

Accepted Answer

Motrin 400 milligrams by mouth

Question 8

The use of a computer to order medications:

Accepted Answer

A) increases client confidentiality. 
B) lessens the work of checking orders. 
C) helps to identify errors in writing orders. 
D) decreases the problems associated with illegible handwriting. 
A) increases client confidentiality. 
B) lessens the work of checking orders. 
C) helps to identify errors in writing orders. 
D) decreases the problems associated with illegible handwriting.

Question 9

Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following.
Every four hours: _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following.
Every...

Question 10

To indicate a medication is to be administered every day,the recommended abbreviation is qd.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The nurse is responsible for determining the times for a medication ordered t.i.d.at an institution.
_____

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

CPOE is an abbreviation for _______________.

Accepted Answer

Computeriz

Question 13

Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number.A medication order is written without a frequency.The nurse should ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

Call the p

Question 14

Trailing zeros are necessary to avoid misinterpretation of a value.
______

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The abbreviation OD should not be used to indicate right eye in a medication order.
_______

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations.
Ambien 5 mg po hs prn

Accepted Answer

Ambien 5 mg po at be

Question 17

"Administer Colace 100 mg by mouth three times a day." Which of the following correctly indicates the order?

Accepted Answer

A) Colace 100 mg p.o.t.i.d. 
B) Colace 100 mg p.o. b.i.d. 
C) Colace mg 100.0 p.o.q.i.d. 
D) Colace MG 100 p.o.t.i.d. 
A) Colace 100 mg p.o.t.i.d. 
B) Colace 100 mg p.o. b.i.d. 
C) Colace mg 100.0 p.o.q.i.d. 
D) Colace MG 100 p.o.t.i.d.

Question 18

Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following.
Twice a day: _____

Accepted Answer

The answer of Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following.
Twice...

Question 19

Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations.
Lasix 40.0 mg po qd

Accepted Answer

Lasix 40 m

Question 20

Verbal orders should be accepted only in _______________.

Accepted Answer

Emergency

Exam 11: Understanding and Interpreting Medication Orders

A p.r.n.order must indicate the minimum time between dosages such as q4h. _____

Directions: For the following medication order indicate what component of the order is missing. Trental 400 mg po.

Directions: For the following medication order indicate what component of the order is missing. Demerol 75 mg IM prn.

Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations. Heparin 5,000 units subcut daily

Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations. Doxycycline 100 mg po bid pc

Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following. Every hour: _____

Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations. Motrin 400 mg po q6h prn for back pain

The use of a computer to order medications:

Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following. Every four hours: _____

To indicate a medication is to be administered every day,the recommended abbreviation is qd.

The nurse is responsible for determining the times for a medication ordered t.i.d.at an institution. _____

CPOE is an abbreviation for _______________.

Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number.A medication order is written without a frequency.The nurse should ______________________________.

Trailing zeros are necessary to avoid misinterpretation of a value. ______

The abbreviation OD should not be used to indicate right eye in a medication order. _______

Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations. Ambien 5 mg po hs prn

"Administer Colace 100 mg by mouth three times a day." Which of the following correctly indicates the order?

Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following. Twice a day: _____

Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations. Lasix 40.0 mg po qd

Verbal orders should be accepted only in _______________.

Roman Numerals

Fractions

Decimals

Ratio and Proportion

Percentages

Metric System

Apothecary and Household Systems

Converting Within and Between Systems

Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting

Medication Administration

Medication Administration Records and Medication Distribution Systems

Reading Medication Labels

Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method

Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method

Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method

Oral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Reconstitution of Solutions

Insulin

Intravenous Solutions and Equipment

Intravenous Calculations

Heparin Calculations

Critical Care Calculations

Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight

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