Medication Administration Quiz

What should be used before administering medications to ensure the correct patient is receiving the medication?

• A single verbal confirmation

• The patient's room number

• At least two identifiers

• The color of the patient's wristband

Which of the following are part of the seven rights of medication administration

• Right Medication

• Right Patient

• Right Reason

• Right Time

According to the safety guidelines, what should you check three times before giving medications?

• The patient's name

• The 7 rights

• The provider's signature

• The pharmacy label

What is a MUST for pediatric patients when administering medication?

• Checking the expiration date

• Double-checking calculations

• Consulting a pharmacist

• Reviewing the patient's diet

What is the reason most medication errors are caused according to the 'DID YOU Know?' section?

• Incorrect prescriptions

• Too many distractions

• Faulty medication

• Inadequate staff training

What is the abbreviation for 'As Necessary' in medical prescriptions?

• AC/PC

• BID

• PRN

• TID

Which form of oral medication is absorbed faster?

• Liquids

• Enteric-coated medications

• Powders

• Tablets

Why should you never crush or split an enteric-coated medication?

• It will lose its flavor

• It can cause the medication to be absorbed too slowly

• It protects the stomach lining from irritation by the medication

• It makes the medication less effective

How many extended release (XR) tablets should be taken in a day?

• once

• twice

• as many as needed

• up to three times daily

What is the recommended action if a patient exhibits symptoms such as urticaria, rash, or wheezing after medication administration?

• Add allergy information to patient’s medical record

• Assess the patient

• Notify health care provider and pharmacy

• Provide further instruction