chapter 5 administration of drugs

Question 1

Common orders include

Answer 1

standing order (Recurring), single order, (only given once),PRN order(as needed)STAT orders (ASAP)

Question 2

Medication orders are for drugs to be

Answer 2

administered

Question 3

The prescription order is for drugs to be

Answer 3

dispensed

Question 4

They ensure that the patients receive ordered medications correctly and safely by knowing:

Answer 4

1.Right patient2.Right drug3.Right dose4.Right route5.Right time6.Right documentation

Question 5

Periodic drug dosing:

Answer 5

Some drugs are present in once-per-week, once-per-month…etc

Question 6

what are three methods for dispensing the drug

Answer 6

Computerized dispensing system, unit dose system, and floor stock.

Question 7

Unit dose system:

Answer 7

the pharmacist dispense the drugs with the name, dose and time of administration for 24 hours in a bag, the bags are kept inside the draw which is specific for each patient

Question 8

Floor stock:

Answer 8

is mainly in the emergency department and in the department floor.