A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?

Ask another nurse to check the medication dosage prior to administration.

Verify a written order with the medication administration record.

Use two client identifiers prior to administering the medication.

Document the full name of the prescribed medication after administration.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A- Confirming with another nurse ensures right dosage is not necessary. Dosage should be confrimed with the prescription and proper calculation

B-Verification with the administration record ensures that the prescribed medication is the one given. This is important as it ensures that the client receives the right medications for the illness. However, it is not part of the rights of medication administration

C-Use of 2 identifiers ensures right client which is part of the rights of medication administration

D-Documenting full names is important for record-keeping but not part of the rights of medication administration

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Correct Answer is ["50"]

Explanation

Infusion rate (gtt/min)= ( Volume (mL)/ Time (min) × Drop factor Substitute the values into the formula

100ml/30 *15

=50gtt/min

A. Increased blood pressure B. Decreased wheezing C. Decreased urine output D. Increased level of consciousness

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

- Theophylline is used in the management of asthma and COPD which present with wheezing and respiratory distress. COPD is characterized by chronic inflammation of the airway and increased mucus secretion leading to obstruction of airflow. Theophylline stimulates the respiratory centers to increase ventilation.

A- No effect on blood pressure C- increases urine output

D-Theophylline is a CNS stimulant

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A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?

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Correct Answer is ["50"]

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Correct Answer is B

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