Question 1

Which part of the following medication order uses an abbreviation that is on ISMP Canada's "Do Not Use" List? Robitussin 15 cc PO q6h prn

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which part of the following medication order...

Question 2

A medicine ordered q6h would be given how many times a day? _____

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  12 
A)  4 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  12

Question 3

Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number.A medication order is written without a frequency.The nurse should ___________ the order.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the following sentence with the correct...

Question 4

Which part of this order is incorrect? Heparin 5 000 units subcut daily

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which part of this order is incorrect?...

Question 5

What would be the appropriate interpretation for the following order? Demerol 50 mg IM stat? Administer: ________________________

Accepted Answer

A)  Demerol 50 mg IM when needed 
B)  Demerol 50 mg IM as desired 
C)  Demerol 50 mg IM on call to OR 
D)  Demerol 50 mg IM immediately 
A)  Demerol 50 mg IM when needed 
B)  Demerol 50 mg IM as desired 
C)  Demerol 50 mg IM on call to OR 
D)  Demerol 50 mg IM immediately

Question 6

Which part of the following medication order uses an abbreviation that is on ISMP Canada's "Do Not Use" List? Lasix 40 mg PO QD

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which part of the following medication order...

Question 7

Directions: Interpret the following medication order: Motrin 400 mg PO q6h prn for back pain

Accepted Answer

Motrin 400 milligrams by mouth

Question 8

Give the abbreviation for the following.Every 12 hours: ________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give the abbreviation for the following.Every 12...

Question 9

The abbreviation OD should not be used to indicate right eye in a medication order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A client has a gastrostomy tube (GT)in place.The health care provider ordered the medication PO.What action would be appropriate for the nurse to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dilute the PO medication with water and administer by GT. 
B)  Administer the medication PO as ordered. 
C)  Clarify the order with the health care provider who wrote the order. 
D)  Clarify the order with the charge nurse. 
A)  Dilute the PO medication with water and administer by GT. 
B)  Administer the medication PO as ordered. 
C)  Clarify the order with the health care provider who wrote the order. 
D)  Clarify the order with the charge nurse.

Which part of the following medication order uses an abbreviation that is on ISMP Canada's "Do Not Use" List? Robitussin 15 cc PO q6h prn

A medicine ordered q6h would be given how many times a day? _____

Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number.A medication order is written without a frequency.The nurse should ___________ the order.

Which part of this order is incorrect? Heparin 5 000 units subcut daily

What would be the appropriate interpretation for the following order? Demerol 50 mg IM stat? Administer: ________________________

Which part of the following medication order uses an abbreviation that is on ISMP Canada's "Do Not Use" List? Lasix 40 mg PO QD

Directions: Interpret the following medication order: Motrin 400 mg PO q6h prn for back pain

Give the abbreviation for the following.Every 12 hours: ________

The abbreviation OD should not be used to indicate right eye in a medication order.

A client has a gastrostomy tube (GT)in place.The health care provider ordered the medication PO.What action would be appropriate for the nurse to take?

Fractions

Decimals

Ratio and Proportion

Percentages

Metric,apothecary,household,and Other Systems

Converting Within and Between Systems

Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting

Medication Administration

Medication Administration Records and Medication Distribution Systems

Reading Medication Labels

Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method

Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method

Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method

Oral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Reconstitution of Solutions

Insulin

Intravenous Solutions and Equipment

Intravenous Calculations

Heparin Calculations

Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculations Based on Weight

Critical Care Calculations

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Exam 9: Understanding and Interpreting Medication Orders

Which part of the following medication order uses an abbreviation that is on ISMP Canada's "Do Not Use" List? Robitussin 15 cc PO q6h prn

A medicine ordered q6h would be given how many times a day? _____

Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number.A medication order is written without a frequency.The nurse should ___________ the order.

Which part of this order is incorrect? Heparin 5 000 units subcut daily

What would be the appropriate interpretation for the following order? Demerol 50 mg IM stat? Administer: ________________________

Which part of the following medication order uses an abbreviation that is on ISMP Canada's "Do Not Use" List? Lasix 40 mg PO QD

Directions: Interpret the following medication order: Motrin 400 mg PO q6h prn for back pain

Give the abbreviation for the following.Every 12 hours: ________

The abbreviation OD should not be used to indicate right eye in a medication order.

A client has a gastrostomy tube (GT)in place.The health care provider ordered the medication PO.What action would be appropriate for the nurse to take?

Fractions

Decimals

Ratio and Proportion

Percentages

Metric,apothecary,household,and Other Systems

Converting Within and Between Systems

Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting

Medication Administration

Medication Administration Records and Medication Distribution Systems

Reading Medication Labels

Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method

Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method

Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method

Oral Medications

Parenteral Medications

Reconstitution of Solutions

Insulin

Intravenous Solutions and Equipment

Intravenous Calculations

Heparin Calculations

Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculations Based on Weight

Critical Care Calculations

Filters