Medications on a sterile field
Medications and Solutions 07 PCN 1103
Verbal Medication Orders
Medication Specifics
100

What labeling needs to be on the syringe after a solution is drawn up?

Medication label

100

Labeling occurs when any  ___________ or solution is transferred from the original packaging to another container.

Medication

100

True/False 

Summary (blanket) orders to “resume previous medications” are okay to use within all CNDH processes.

False. They are prohibited

100

If your patient is receiving an IV infusion with potassium this must be utilized according to 07 MM 2515

Cardiac monitoring

200

What is the term for the amount of active drug contained in a specific volume?

strength

200

Administered   __________ is defined as prepared by a person who takes the medication directly to a patient for administration without a break in the continuum.

Immediately

200

While taking the verbal medication order, you must listen carefully, write the order immediately, and ____  ___  _____  ____.

Read the order back

200

These type of orders must include an indication for use.

PRN

300

What is the total volume needed to be included on the syringe with the solution drawn?

Amount/Quanity

300

Syringes, medicine cups, and basins are all considered what?

Medication Containers

300

Verbal and telephone orders may only be taken by ___________ healthcare workforce within their scope.

Licensed

300

According to 07 MM 1602 this term is the act of intentionally and without authorization, using or taking possession of a prescription medication or medical gas from CNDH supplies, CNDH patients, or through the use of CNDH prescription, ordering, or dispensing systems.

Diversion

400

What is day that the medication is going to be beyond use?

Expiration Date

400

How many qualified individuals are required to verify medications prepared for procedures?

Two

400

What type of dosing is used for pediatric populations and required when applicable within the CNDH for medication orders on patients less than or equal to 17 years of age AND less than 40 kg.

Weight-based

400

What is the concern with this photo?

Unlabeled medications prepped in drawer

500

Hot many hours, from the time the medication is drawn up, is considered the expiration time?

four hours from the time the medication is drawn up

500

Verify all medication or solution labels both verbally and ________ .  

Visually

500

These four things are required to have a complete medication order.

name, dose, route, frequency

500

A case has concluded in the OR and this is found in the dirty suite. What is your next step?

Dependent on role. Discuss