Quiz: Introduction to Medications

The nurse is preparing to administer medications to the client. The client sees the nurse double checking each medication and asks the nurse what is occurring. What is the nurse's best response?

"Checking the medication again to ensure the right medication is given to you."

The nurse is administering medications to the client. What does the nurse explain to the client who asks about the checks of medication administration? Select all that apply.

"I check the label of any medication before administering it to you.", "I check the label when taking medication from the storage area.", "I check the label before removing the medication from its container."

The nurse administers medication to a client. Which statement by the nurse is required to satisfy the three checks and rights of medication administration?

"Please tell me your name and date of birth."

The nurse is to administer a medication to a client in isolation and the medication is in a multi-dose container. How will the nurse complete the third check of medication administration?

Check the multi-dose label before putting the container back in the drawer and label medicine cup with needed information.

The nurse is caring for a client who has a newly written prescription for "fluoxetine 20 mg by mouth daily for treatment of depression." The nurse is unfamiliar with this medication. Which action is most appropriate?

Consult a professional medication reference before preparing to administer the medication.

The client overhears the nurse reviewing the rights of medication administration and asks, "Why are you saying, 'right medication, right client, right route, right dose'?" What is the nurse's best response?

I review these to make sure your medications are accurate and correct."

A nurse has administered a pain medication to the client. What should the nurse do next?

Reassess the client.