A drug's generic name is the Show same as its nonproprietary name A pt. drinks 8 oz. of water. WOTF is a correct conversion of the pt's intake? WOTF represents the correct administration of the prescribed med? Amoxicillin 1g PO prescribed; 2 500-mg tablets given WOTF is the most appropriate documentation of a pt's response to a pain medication? The pt reports pain decreased to a 3/10 30 minutes after med admin WOTF is your highest priority action for ensuring overall safety during medication administration? Identify the pt by two acceptable methods WOTF demonstrates the correct use of one of the six rights of medication administration? Administeringa pt's medication by the route the provider has prescribed You are giving several PO medications to take. The pt. tells you she can only take one pill at a time. It is appropriate to: remain at the bedside until you are sure the pt has taken all of the medications Which route of drug administration are there no barriers to absorb? You are reading the physician's orders and note date and time of the prescriptions, as well as the physician's signature. WOTF prescriptions is complete? Digoxin (Lanoxin) 1.25 mg PO daily You have a hand written medication order that is difficult to read. WOTF is the most appropriate action to take to avoid an error in medication administration? Call the medical provider for clarification of the order An uncommon, unexpected, or individual drug response thought to result from a genetic predisposition is called
WOTF patients is exhibiting drug tolerance? pt that requires an increased dose of medication to achieve continued therapeutic benefit A pt is to receive 12.5 mg of prednisone (Deltasone) by mouth daily. The medication is available in 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse adminster? A nurse is teaching the daughter of an older adult pt how to instill eye drops in the pt's right eye. WOTF statements indicates that the daughter has understood the directions? I will pull down her lower eye lid and drop the medication inside The nurse is administering aspirin 82mg PO daily as prescribed. The medication is scheduled for 0800 hours. WOTF demonstrates proper use of one of the six rights of medication administration? The nurse documents the aspirin was given at 0825 A patient asks why a spacer is needed with their Flovent HFA inhaler. WOTF responses by the nurse is correct? More medication is delivered to the lungs when you use a spacer A nurse will be administering several medications to a patient who is receiving enteral feedings through a small bore nasogastric (NG) tube. The nurse administers medications correctly by Infusing each medication by gravity and flushing with water before and after instillation For WOTF inhalation medication delivery methods is it important for the nurse to assess the pt's ability to inhale deeply before administering the medication? WOTF should a nurse assess before administering medications through an NG tube? Amount of residual volume left in stomach A nurse is preparing to instill antibiotic ear drops into a toddler's ear. WOTF techniques should the nurse use when administering the ear drops to this patient? Pull the pt's auricle down and back to open the canal
A pt is to receive his daily INH dosage for TB. He states he is feeling nauseated with this medication and refuses to take it. The nurse knows that the correct way to indicate this refusal is to: Document the reason for refusal along with the date and time in the pt's medical record WOTF terms indicates a medication is given by injection?
A nurse is administering a Subcutaneous injection to a patient. WOTF data should the nurse recognize as the highest priority to prevent potential complications? Identify if pt has allergies to the medication A nurse is preparing to administer an insulin injection to a patient. WOTF is appropriate? Rotate injection sites to avoid tissue injury The proper needle length when giving an IM injection in the ventrogluteal area to an average size adult is WOTF? A nurse is preparing to give an IM injection into the left ventrogluteal muscle. WOTF should the nurse do to locate the appropriate site? With the heel of the hand on the greater trochanter, point the index finger up toward the anterior superior iliac spine, extending the other fingers back along the iliac crest A nurse is preparing to administer an intradermal injection. WOTF should the nurse do to ensure proper technique? Use tuberculin syringe with a 3/8 to 5/8 inch, 25 to 27 gauge needle Which needle length should the nurse choose to administer an intramuscular injection at the Ventrogluteal site?The needle gauge used at the ventrogluteal site is determined by the solution of the medication ordered. An aqueous solution can be given with a 20- to 25-gauge needle, whereas viscous or oil-based solutions are given with 18- to 21-gauge needles. The needle length is based on patient weight and body mass index.
Which of the following terms indicate that a medication is given via injection?Parenteral refers to the path by which medication comes in contact with the body. Parenteral medications enter the body by injection through the tissue and circulatory system.
When selecting a needle for an IM injection which of the following should be considered?Intramuscular (IM) injections
The needle length and gauge are the same as when the deltoid muscle is used, i.e., 1"–1½” length, 22–25 gauge. You should choose needle length based on the weight of your adult patients, as follows: Adults weighing less than 130 lbs (60 kg): Use of a 1” needle is recommended.
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A nurse is preparing to give an intramuscular injection into the left ventrogluteal muscle
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