CCS Medication Safety & Administration 3

Question 1

A medication is prescribed 'QID.' How many times per day should it be given?

Accepted Answer

Four times

Answer

QID stands for 'quater in die,' meaning four times daily.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulants such as warfarin

Answer

Anticoagulants like warfarin have a narrow therapeutic range and can cause serious bleeding if dosed incorrectly.

Question 3

What action should be taken if a medication is dropped on the floor before administration?

Accepted Answer

Discard it and notify the nurse for a replacement

Answer

A dropped medication is considered contaminated and must be discarded; a replacement should be obtained through proper channels.

Question 4

A sublingual medication should be placed:

Accepted Answer

Under the tongue

Answer

Sublingual medications are placed under the tongue where they dissolve and absorb quickly into the bloodstream.

Question 5

What is a common side effect of opioid pain medications that care staff should monitor for?

Accepted Answer

Constipation and decreased respiratory rate

Answer

Opioids commonly cause constipation and can dangerously suppress respiratory rate, requiring close monitoring.

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