Medication Verification Quiz

What is the first step in the medication verification process?

• Administering the medication

• Checking the patient's name on the medication order

• Calculating the correct dose

• Confirming the expiration date of the medication

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven rights to medication administration?

• Right patient

• Right medication

• Right to refuse

• Right temperature

When verifying medication, what should be checked to ensure it's the right medication?

• The color of the medication

• The medication's generic name

• The shape of the medication

• The medication's trade name

What is the importance of checking the expiration date on medication before administration?

• To ensure the medication is within the budget

• To make sure the medication is still effective

• To check if the medication can be returned for a refund

• To verify the medication's color has not changed

Which of the following is a correct step in the medication verification process?

• Verifying the patient's diagnosis

• Checking the medication against the patient's allergy list

• Asking the patient how they feel about the medication

• Confirming the medication's price with the patient

How often should the medication verification process be performed?

• Once a year

• Every time before the medication is administered

• Only the first time the medication is given

• Whenever the patient requests it

What is the purpose of the "right dose" in the medication verification process?

• To ensure the medication is given in a pleasant manner

• To confirm the medication is covered by insurance

• To verify the amount of medication given is safe and effective for the patient

• To make sure the medication tastes good

Which of the following is NOT a part of the medication verification process?

• Checking the patient's room number

• Verifying the route of administration

• Confirming the time the medication is to be given

• Assessing the patient's mood before administering the medication

Why is it important to verify the route of administration when administering medication?

• To ensure the medication is given at the right location on the body

• To make the medication work faster

• To reduce the cost of the medication

• To make the medication taste better

What should a healthcare provider do if there is a discrepancy during the medication verification process?

• Proceed with administering the medication

• Ignore the discrepancy if it seems minor

• Report and resolve the discrepancy before administering the medication

• Ask the patient what they think should be done