Medication Safety and Administration Quiz

Explore high-alert medications, administration processes, and error prevention in this pharmacology quiz. Assess your expertise now!

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Which of the following is an example of a high-alert medication?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Ibuprofen (Advil)

Loratadine (Claritin)

Which of the following is NOT a common route for medication administration?

Oral

Subcutaneous

Intramuscular

Transdermal

Which of the following is an example of a medication error?

Administering a medication at the prescribed time

Documenting medication administration after it was given

Asking the patient about allergies before giving the medication

Verifying the patient's identity before medication administration

Which of the following is an example of a medication reconciliation error?

Recording a patient's current medications accurately upon admission

Failing to update the medication list when a patient's regimen changes

Double-checking medication orders before administration

Documenting the medication reconciliation process in the patient's chart

Which of the following is an example of a medication administration error?

Administering the correct medication via the wrong route

Double-checking patient identification before administration

Documenting medication administration accurately

Reviewing patient allergies before medication administration

What does the 'five rights' in medication administration refer to?

The right medication, right patient, right dosage, right route, and right time

The right diagnosis, right treatment, right patient, right age, and right weight

The right medication, right patient, right physician, right pharmacy, and right frequency

The right medication, right patient, right insurance coverage, right time, and right documentation

What is the primary purpose of a medication reconciliation process?

To ensure that patients receive the correct medications

To minimize healthcare costs

To improve patient satisfaction

To increase the speed of hospital discharges

What does 'PRN' stand for in medication orders?

Per Respiratory Need

Pain Relief Now

Pro Re Nata

Previous Regimen Null

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate action when administering medications?

Double-checking patient's identification

Asking the patient's family member to administer the medication

Documenting medication administration immediately after

Assessing patient's allergies before administration

#10

What does the abbreviation 'NPO' stand for in medication orders?

Nothing by Oral

No Prescription Order

Non-Profit Organization

Nothing by Mouth

#11

Which of the following factors does NOT affect medication absorption?

Route of administration

Frequency of medication

Drug interactions

Presence of food in the stomach

#12

Which organization publishes the 'List of Confused Drug Names' to help reduce medication errors?

World Health Organization (WHO)

United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

#13

What is the main purpose of utilizing barcode medication administration (BCMA) systems in healthcare facilities?

To track inventory levels of medications

To improve medication safety and reduce errors

To streamline billing processes

To provide patients with medication reminders

#14

What is the purpose of the Medication Administration Record (MAR) in healthcare settings?

To record patient's vital signs

To document medication administration

To schedule patient appointments

To list patient's medical history

#15

In medication dosage calculations, what does 'mcg' stand for?

Milligrams

Micrograms

Milliliters

MegaCycles

#16

What is the role of a 'medication safety officer' in healthcare institutions?

To prescribe medications to patients

To ensure the safe storage of medications

To oversee medication-related policies and procedures

To monitor patient's adherence to medication regimens

#17

What is the purpose of conducting root cause analysis (RCA) after a medication error?

To assign blame to the responsible individual

To identify underlying causes and prevent recurrence

To justify the error to patients and families

To calculate financial losses incurred due to the error