Awareness of High Risk Medications

All High Risk Medications MUST be specified with the following:

• I, II, III & IV

• II, III & IV

• I, II, III & V

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All prescription orders for High Risk Medications must be specified with

• - Dose and Frequency

• - Duration or quantity

• - Route of administration

• - Signed by consultant or medical officer

Abbreviation are allowed while order in High Risk Medications

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Abbreviation is never allowed to order in High Risk Medications

All High Risk Medications stored in ward should be clearly labelled with "High Risk Medication" label

• True

• False

Answer explanation

This is as a reminder for all the healthcare provider on this is High Risk Medications!

Administration Question:

An independent double check by 2 registered nurses is required for High Risk Medication while administration. Which of the following need to be check before the administration of High Risk Medications?

• I & II only

• I, II & IV only

• II, III, IV & V only

• All of the above

Answer explanation

NEW Explanation in the Policy !!

Which of the following is NOT High Risk Medications?

• IV Amphotericin B

• IV Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN)

• SC Enoxaparin

• IV Noradrenaline

• Oral Apixaban

What is the COMPLICATIONS if Injectable Potassium (KCl or KH2PO4) is not dose, dilute or administered appropriately?

• Cardiac Arrest

• Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome

• Arrhythmia

• Liver Dysfunction

Answer explanation

Extra careful while administering Injectable Potassium