Medications

Question 1

A patient mentions to the nurse, “ I can’t remember the name of this medication?” Which medication does this represent?

Answer 1

The right medication

Note: The patient can’t remember the name of the medication he takes. The nurse must educate the patient regarding the correct name of the medication.

Question 2

The prescription bottle reads” Metformin 500mg oral BID”. However, the patient states” I only take this medication when my blood sugar is high”? Which medication right does this scenario represent?

Answer 2

The right frequency

Note: The patient only takes the meformin which the blood glucose level is elevated. The prescription bottle reads BID. The best course of action is to notify the patient’s PCP.

Question 3

The nurse is currently reviewing and reconciling medications. She noticed the patient has two prescription bottles for atorvastatin, one for 20mg oral daily and one for 40mg oral daily. However, the patient states” I can’t remember which dose I take dose I take daily.” Which medication right does this scenario represent?

Answer 3

The right dose

Note: The patient has two prescription bottles with the same medication, but different doses each. The best course of action would be to notify the patient’s PCP.

Question 4

What are the six medication rights?

Answer 4

1. The right name of medication
2. The right medication dose
3. The right medication frequency
4. The right medication route
5. The right medication time
6. The medication documentation

Question 5

The nurse reviews the PCP notes before patient visit, the nurse notices the medications on file are not consistent with the medications mentioned in the PCP notes? Which type of medication right does this represent?

Answer 5

The Right medication documentation

Note: The medications on the patient’s medication profile are not consistent with the medications in the PCP notes.

Question 6

During an office visit, A patient ask the nurse, “ I there any way insulin injection could be changed or oral medication because I really don’t like these injections?”

Answer 6

Insulin therapy is only available as an injection

Note: The best course of action is too educate patient regarding the correct way to administer the insulin.