The nurse can prevent medication errors by following which principles? (Select all that apply.)

Minimize the use of verbal and telephone orders.

Always following the rights of medication administration.

use two client identifiers before giving medications.

Use trade names instead of generic names to avoid confusion.

Assess for allergies after giving medications.

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C

following the rights of medications administration prevents errors, the rights include right client, right dosage, right drug, right route and right time and frequency. The nurse must always verify the administration order to the prescription before drug administration. Wherever there is doubt, the provider should be consulted to avoid errors.

A- Minimizing telephone and verbal orders is not a proven principle of preventing medication errors

D- Use of trade names increases risk of errors

E-Allergy assessment is not related to medication errors

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Ensuring client’s safety is a priority. Nifedipine can affect blood pressure and heart rate and these should be assessed

This can be followed by other actions- D, C, B

A. Mouthwashes and cough medicines that contain alcohol are safe because they are used in small amounts. B. This drug will cause the same effects as the alcohol did, without the euphoric effects. C. This drug is safe to take with warfarin. D. He needs to know about the common over-the-counter substances that contain alcohol.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Disulfiram blocks the metabolism of alcohol leading to unpleasant effects such as flushing, apprehension, headache, nausea and vomiting
A. Alcohol containing substances will cause the unpleasant effect when consumed
B. Disulfiram prevent metabolism of alcohol and hence has no similar effects to alcohol
C. When taken with warfarin, it increases the risk of bleeding

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The nurse can prevent medication errors by following which principles? (Select all that apply.)

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A nurse is caring for four clients. After administering morning medications, she realizes that the nifedipine prescribed for one client was inadvertently administered to another client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer is A

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A client is being treated for ethanol alcohol abuse in a rehabilitation center. The nurse will include which information when teaching him about disulfiram therapy?

Correct Answer is D

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