Medicine Administration

Question 1

what is a prescription

Answer 1

an order of a medicine

Question 2

what are the 2 types of prescription

Answer 2

Patient specific directions (PSD)
Patient group directions (PGD)

Question 3

what is PSD

Answer 3

Medicine ordered specifically for one person

Question 4

what is PGD

Answer 4

medicine ordered for a group of patients

Question 5

what are the 3 main aspects to medicine administration

Answer 5

ensuring safe and effective storage and administration of medication
evaluating the effectiveness of medication
recording administration and outcome

Question 6

how should prescribed medications be stored

Answer 6

in locked cabinets, trolleys or fridges.

Question 7

what should be done to the equipment to avoid cross infection

Answer 7

equipment required for administration should be gathered and a cleanliness observation should be carried out

Question 8

where should the preparation of medicine take place

Answer 8

in a secluded area away from any interruptions and distractions

Question 9

what are the 8 rights?

Answer 9

right
- patient
-dose
-route
-date
-time
-preparation
-documentation

Question 10

nurses role in educating patients on prescription

Answer 10

educate them on how to correctly store and manage them at home to reduce risk of stock piling

Question 11

what does evaluating the effectiveness of the drug encompass

Answer 11

documentation any relevant information on patient chart.
nurse must be knowledgable in drug and side effect