why would you contact the prescriber?

for need for order changes or clarification

Who needs to be informed of the outcomes of med admin?

other members of the health care team

When would you suspect that a decimal is missing from a med order?

when the dose requires more than 3 units

why do you double check and review our calculations?

to avoid medication/dosage errors

why would you request a change in order?

when the dosages are expressed in package units or volume

why would you advocate for systemic changes in med admin protocol?

to improve safety in med prep and admin

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why would you contact the prescriber?
for need for order changes or clarification
to ask them to come monitor the patient
to discuss the merits of coke vs pepsi
to compliment their handwriting
2
Why do you remain with the client when giving them their medication?
to assess their swallowing
to discuss politics
To make sure they consume it
to hide from your duties
3
why would you spell out the medication name and dose?
to win the spelling bee
so you can become a practical nursing teacher
to avoid confusion/errors
to impress your boss
4
Why would you promote the use of a 0 before a decimal point?
because they look nice
to sound professional and get a raise
to avoid dosage errors
because Zorro said so
5
Who needs to be informed of the outcomes of med admin?
other members of the health care team
the patients boyfriend
your own mother
Diane
6
When would you suspect that a decimal is missing from a med order?
when the dose requires more than 3 units
when the dose requires more than 100 units
when theres no doses
when the dose requires more than 2 units
7
why do you follow-up with the prescriber?
to get help with charting
to impress everyone at work
to express any concerns
to get more meds
8
why do you double check and review our calculations?
to ensure the medication cart is locked
to score a date with the doctor
to avoid medication/dosage errors
to make the patient happy
9
When should we monitor the client for their response to the medication?
during and after giving it
only during med admn leave the room right after they swallow
before or after they eat
the day before
10
why would you request a change in order?
when the dosages are expressed in package units or volume
to get a raise
because you like the sound of their voice
so we can use our math skills
11
why would you advocate for systemic changes in med admin protocol?
to get a raise
to make your job easier
to get everyone else fired
to improve safety in med prep and admin

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