Medication Administration Procedures Flashcards
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When using the 'seven rights' of medication administration, which right ensures the correct documentation is reviewed before giving a drug?
Answer: Right medication
The right medication right ensures the medication technician checks the label against the MAR to confirm the correct drug.
A resident's MAR indicates 'prn' for a pain medication. What does 'prn' mean?
Answer: As needed
'PRN' (pro re nata) means the medication should be given as needed based on the resident's condition.
What is the purpose of checking a resident's identification band before medication administration?
Answer: To confirm the right resident is receiving the medication
Checking the identification band confirms the right resident, preventing medication errors.
Which action is required when a medication error occurs?
Answer: Assess the resident, notify the nurse, and complete an incident report
A medication error requires immediate resident assessment, nurse notification, and completion of an incident report per facility policy.
A liquid medication dose is 7.5 mL. Which measuring device is most accurate for this dose?
Answer: A calibrated oral syringe
A calibrated oral syringe provides the most accurate measurement for liquid medications, especially for small doses.
When administering otic (ear) drops to an adult, how should the ear be positioned?
Answer: Pull the auricle up and back
For adults, the auricle (outer ear) is pulled up and back to straighten the ear canal for proper drop instillation.
Which medication form should NEVER be crushed?
Answer: Enteric-coated tablets
Enteric-coated tablets have a protective coating to prevent stomach irritation or to release the drug in the intestine; crushing destroys this coating.