Medication Administration Flashcards
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Which of the following is NOT one of the classic 'Rights' of medication administration?
Answer: Right insurance
The classic Rights of medication administration include patient, drug, dose, route, time, documentation, and reason — insurance is not included.
Before administering any medication, the nurse must verify patient identity using:
Answer: At least two patient identifiers
Joint Commission requires at least two patient identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth or medical record number) before medication administration.
A subcutaneous injection is administered at which angle?
Answer: 45–90 degrees
Subcutaneous injections are given at a 45–90 degree angle depending on the amount of subcutaneous tissue.
An intramuscular injection in an adult is typically given at which angle?
Answer: 90 degrees
Intramuscular injections are administered at a 90-degree angle to ensure the medication reaches muscle tissue.
Which site is preferred for IM injections in most adults?
Answer: Ventrogluteal
The ventrogluteal site is preferred for IM injections in adults because it is free of major blood vessels and nerves and has a thick muscle mass.
The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication. The patient states they have an allergy to the drug. What should the nurse do first?
Answer: Hold the medication and notify the prescriber
The nurse must withhold the medication and immediately notify the prescriber of the reported allergy before any administration.