Exam 9: Preventing Medication Errors

Given: Complete the following based upon the directions. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Correct the medical notation of the following order. MS 4 mg IV.

Who is legally responsible for patient safety and any medications errors that may occur?

How many ways does The Joint Commission require a patient to be uniquely identified to ensure the safe administration of medications.

Identify the six rights of medication administration.

According to The Joint Commission Official "Do Not Use" List of Medical Abbreviations, how should the commonly used abbreviation, Q.D. now be written?

Given: Complete the following based upon the directions. The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. -Correct the medical notation of the following order. Regular insulin 7.0 u every AM.