A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of medication administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is administered to the client?

Ask another nurse to check the medication dosage prior to administration.

Verify a written order with the medication administration record.

Use two client identifiers prior to administering the medication.

Document the full name of the prescribed medication after administration.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A- Confirming with another nurse ensures right dosage is not necessary. Dosage should be confrimed with the prescription and proper calculation

B-Verification with the administration record ensures that the prescribed medication is the one given. This is important as it ensures that the client receives the right medications for the illness. However, it is not part of the rights of medication administration

C-Use of 2 identifiers ensures right client which is part of the rights of medication administration

D-Documenting full names is important for record-keeping but not part of the rights of medication administration

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Buspirone is an anxiolytic agent that primarily acts as a serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist. It is thought to cause bradycardia by enhancing serotonergic activity in the brain, which can influence heart rate. The exact mechanism of how buspirone causes bradycardia is not fully understood, but it is believed to be related to its action on the central nervous system and its effects on neurotransmitters.

A,C,D- Not related to buspirone

A. Propafenone B. Simvastatin C. Prochlorperazine D. Metformin

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

- Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic agent that is used to manage nausea and vomiting especially in clients undergoing chemotherapy.

A-Propafenone is an antiarrhythmic agent B-Simvastatin is antilipemic agent

D-Metformin is an oral hypoglycemic agent

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