medication administration Flashcards
1
Q
carried out until cancelled by another order
A
standing/routine
2
Q
done once
A
single/one time order
3
Q
carried out immediately
A
STAT
4
Q
order must be read back to healthcare provider; must sign w/ credentials, Dr’s name
A
verbal order
5
Q
nurse is legally responsible for:
A
checking order, questioning order, allergies, interactions
6
Q
T/F: nurse can refuse to give a drug if they feel it is unsafe for the pt
A
T
7
Q
T/F: nurse can refuse to give a drug if they feel it is unsafe for the pt
A
T
8
Q
rights of med admin
A
- right pt
- right med
- right dose
- right route
- right time
- right reason
- right documentation
9
Q
counted every day, second nurse must witness waste
A
controlled substances
