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A physician writes an order for a medication to be administered QID. How often should the client receive the medication?

Daily

Four times a day

Three times a day

Twice a day

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. QID stands for "quater in die," which means "four times a day." Once a day is OD.

B. QID stands for "quater in die," which means "four times a day."

C. QID stands for "quater in die," which means "four times a day." Three times a day is TID.

D. QID stands for "quater in die," which means "four times a day." Twice a day is BD.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Notifying the nurse manager may be appropriate but is not the immediate action needed.

B. Checking the client's blood pressure and heart rate is the first action to assess the client's condition and any potential effects of the medication error.

C. Notifying the charge nurse and client's physician may be necessary but is not the immediate action needed before assessing the client.

D. Submitting an occurrence report is important for documenting the error but is not the immediate action needed before assessing the client.

A. Selecting a 1 ml syringe with a 5/8 inch needle to be used for giving 0.5 ml of heparin subcutaneously. B. Instructing a client to place a buccal medication under the client's tongue and allowing it to absorb. C. Injecting one mL of air into a vial before withdrawing 20 mg furosemide from a vial labeled 20 mg/mL D. Pouring the ordered medication "Robitussin 2 tsp. now" to the 10 ml mark on a medication cup.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Using a 1 ml syringe with a 5/8 inch needle for administering 0.5 ml of heparin subcutaneously is appropriate.

B. The instructor should intervene if the student is instructing a client to place a buccal medication under the tongue, as buccal medications should be placed in the cheek pouch, not under the tongue, which is the correct method for sublingual medications.

C. Injecting air into a vial before withdrawing medication is a standard practice to equalize pressure and facilitate withdrawal.

D. Pouring the ordered medication "Robitussin 2 tsp. now" to the 10 ml mark on a medication cup is correct since 1 tsp. is approximately 5mls.

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