Check Your Understanding Questions
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What are the required components of a complete medication order?
2
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What three systems of measurement are commonly used for medication dosing? Which system of measurement is the most accurate?
3
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What are the eight rights of medication administration as recommended by the ANA?
4
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List three safety measures that should be implemented when administering medications.
5
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What is the purpose of using tall man lettering in medication names?
6
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What is the appropriate needle gauge and length to use for an SQ injection?
7
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A medication is ordered sublingual. How should the nurse administer the medication?
8
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Describe the process for administering oral medications.
9
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Explain the importance of using approved abbreviations in medication documentation.