Medication Management and Nursing Interventions Quiz

Nurses primarily administer medications to patients.

Nurses monitor patients for both desired therapeutic effects and potential adverse reactions or side effects after medication administration.

Medication reconciliation aims to ensure accurate and complete medication information across transitions of care, reducing the risk of medication errors and discrepancies.

Assessment is the phase of the nursing process where nurses gather information about the patient's health status, including their current medications.

When administering medications via a nasogastric tube, nurses must ensure correct tube placement and adequate flushing to prevent complications and ensure medication delivery to the stomach.

Insulin is classified as a high-alert medication due to its potential for significant harm if used incorrectly.

MAR stands for Medication Administration Record, which is a document used to record medication administration.

Intravenous administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, making it the fastest route of administration.

The 'rights of medication administration' ensure that the correct medication is given to the intended patient, promoting patient safety.

The FDA is responsible for regulating and overseeing the safety and efficacy of medications in the United States.

Nurses educate patients on safe and environmentally responsible methods for disposing of unused or expired medications.

The 'five rights' ensure that the right medication is given to the right patient, in the right dose, at the right time, and via the right route, thereby reducing the likelihood of medication errors.

Pharmacokinetic interactions involve changes in the absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion of a medication, such as drug-metabolism interactions.

Nurses are responsible for promptly reporting medication errors and participating in the process of identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures.

Pharmacokinetics is the study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body.

A toxic dose refers to a medication dosage that exceeds the therapeutic range and can cause harm or toxicity to the patient.

Off-label use involves prescribing or administering a medication for a purpose not approved by regulatory authorities, based on clinical judgment or scientific evidence.