Chapter 3 Core Concepts in Pharmacology 3rd Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. 1)  Prior to administering a medication to a client the nurse needs to understand which of the 1) following? Select all that apply.

   A) The manufacturer of the medication
   B) Name (generic and trade) and drug classification

   C) What drug is ordered
   D) Contraindications for this medication

2. 2)  After administering a medication, the nurse notes that the client has itching and a runny nose. The 2) nurseʹs next action is to:

   A) Notify the charge nurse. B) Monitor the client closely. C) Assess vital signs. D) Document the findings.

3. 3)  Following administration of a drug to a client the person who is most responsible for monitoring 3) the client for adverse reactions is:

A) The family of the client. C) The nurse.

B) The physical therapist. D) The nursing assistant.

4) The six rights of drug administration are:

1. A)  Right client, right medication, right dose, right route of administration, right time of

   preparation, and right documentation.

2. B)  Right client, right medication, right dose, right type of medication, right time of preparation

   and right documentation.

3. C)  Right client, right medication, right dose, right route of administration, right time of delivery,

   and right documentation.

4. D)  Right client, right dose, right route of administration, right time of delivery and right

   documentation.

4)

5. 5)  Which of the following is not one of the three checks of drug administration? 5)
   1. A)  Checking the drug with the medication administration record (MAR) or medication

      information system when removing it from the medication drawer, refrigerator, or

      controlled substance locker.

   2. B)  Checking the drug when preparing it, pouring it, taking it out of the unit dose container, or

      connecting the IV tubing to the bag

   3. C)  Checking the drug after administering it to the patient
   4. D)  Checking the drug before administering it to the patient

Answer Key
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1) B,C,D

2) A
3) C
4) C

5) C