Safe Medication Administration Quiz

What is the primary purpose of using pharmacology flashcards during medication administration training?

• To memorize all medications available

• To focus on the most important facts likely to be tested

• To replace textbooks entirely

• To avoid studying altogether

Which of the following is NOT one of the core rights of safe medication administration?

• Right environment

• Right medication

• Right patient

• Right time

Why is it important to identify a patient's allergies before administering medication?

• To ensure the patient receives the correct dosage

• To prevent adverse reactions

• To speed up the administration process

• To comply with hospital policy

What should a nurse do if a medication order is illegible or incomplete?

• Consult with the prescribing provider

• Guess the correct dosage

• Administer the medication as best as possible

• Ignore the order

What is the correct procedure if a medication error occurs?

• Ignore the error if it is minor

• Discuss the error with the patient

• Complete an incident report and keep it internal

• Include the incident report in the patient's medical record