Medication Safety & Administration
How many medication rights should an LVN follow?
6 rights:
which are????
Tablets are usually scored for what reason?
Accurate dosing
What vital sign must be checked before giving digoxin?
Apical pulse
Patients should complete antibiotics for what reason?
Prevent resistance
What scale is used to assess pain in an A&O patient over the age of 18?
Numeric Scale
What must the nurse verify before giving any medication?
Two patient identifiers
How many mL are in 1 teaspoon?
5 mL
A heart rate of 58 bpm in an adult—should digoxin be given?
No
What is the most common side effect of antibiotics?
GI upset/diarrhea
What is the priority assessment before giving opioids?
Respiratory rate
Which abbreviation should NEVER be used for units?
"U"
If a child weighs 22 lb, how many kg is this?
10 kg
What electrolyte must be monitored with furosemide?
Potassium
Which class of antibiotics commonly causes allergic reactions?
Penicillins
Naloxone is used to reverse what?
Opioid overdose
What is the priority action if a medication error occurs?
Assess the patient
Ordered: 250 mg. Available: 125 mg tablets. How many tablets?
2 tablets
What side effect of ACE inhibitors should be reported?
Persistent dry cough
What should the nurse check before giving penicillin?
Allergy history
What side effect of opioids should be prevented?
Constipation
Which route provides the fastest medication absorption?
IV
Ordered: 1 g IV. Available: 500 mg/10 mL. How many mL?
20 mL
Digoxin toxicity is suspected when a patient reports what?
Visual disturbances (yellow/green halos)
Which lab values are monitored with aminoglycosides?
Kidney Function Test (BUN, Creatinine)
What is the peak time for regular insulin?
2–4 hours