Test 5

Question 0

Parentetally:

Answer 0

Given through skin by injection

Question 1

Enterally:

Answer 1

Absorbed through GI tract

Question 2

Percutaneously:

Answer 2

Absorbed through skin or mucous membrane

Question 3

If an error is made:

Answer 3

Assess patient, notify physician, proceed with any needed therapy, document occurrence
Asses situation; make needed changes in policy and/or procedure to prevent occurrence of same errors

Question 4

Should verbal orders be used routinely

Answer 4

No

Question 5

When should orders be documented

Answer 5

As soon as possible after receiving

Question 6

Refills must be approved by a physician and documented in the medical record like a new

Answer 6

Prescription

Question 7

Who can approve refill requests:

Answer 7

Only a physician

Question 8

Superscription:

Answer 8

Portion of a prescription designated with the symbol Rx

Question 9

Siqna:

Answer 9

Part of a prescription that indicates the proper dosage of medication to be taken

Question 10

Inscription:

Answer 10

Part of prescription that indicates the name of a drug

Question 11

Subscription

Answer 11

Part of prescription containing the directions for the pharmacist with the info for compounding ingredients if necessary

Question 12

Physicians signature

Answer 12

Prescription is not a legal document until physician signs it

Question 13

Dispense

Answer 13

To give medication to a patient to be taken at a later time

Question 14

Prescribe:

Answer 14

To indicate, either in writing or orally, a medication to be given

Question 15

Administer:

Answer 15

To give or apply medication to a person

Question 16

What should all medication orders include:

Answer 16

Date, patients name, med name & dosage, route of administration

Question 17

When receiving verbal orders the person receiving the order should

Answer 17

Read the order back to the person who gave it.

Question 18

3 befores

Always read the label 3 times

Answer 18

Before removing from shelf
Before preparing for administration
Before returning to shelf

Question 19

Can you return a medication to its container if a patient refuses it:

Answer 19

No

Question 20

List 7 rights of medication administration:

Answer 20

Right person, Right drug, Right strength, Right time, Right route, Right technique, Right documentation.

Question 21

What are the medication administration routes:

Answer 21

Percutaneous, enteral, parenteral