Using Automated Medication Dispensing Systems
Review the medication administration record (MAR).
What is the nurse's first step in preparing to administer a prescribed medication using an automated medication dispensing system?
Refusing to share his or her individual security log-in code for the dispensing system
Which action by the nurse is most important in protecting the safety of patients and staff when using an automated medication dispensing system?
Prepare medications for one patient at a time.
Which precaution should the nurse observe to ensure patient safety when using an automated medication dispensing system?
"Let me know if she complains of any nausea."
Which statement or question best illustrates the nurse's understanding of the role of nursing assistive personnel (NAP) in using automated medication dispensing systems?
Notify the pharmacy to determine if the accurate dose is available.
While preparing a patient's oral medication dispensed from an automated medication dispensing system, the nurse realizes that the pill dispensed is twice the correct dose. What is the nurse's best action at this time?