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 ["B","C","D"]

Explanation

methotrexate interferes with DNA synthesis which may affect all rapidly dividing cells including hair follicles, oral epithelial lining and bone marrow cells involved in fighting against infections
A. Hair loss is expected
B, E. Methotrexate should be taken with a lot of fluid to flush down the drug to minimize nausea and vomiting

A. Alcohol increases the chance of phenytoin toxicity. B. Take an antacid with the medication if indigestion occurs. C. Avoid flossing the teeth to prevent gum irritation. D. Phenytoin turns urine blue.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. alcohol interacts with phenytoin leading to CNS depression
B. Antacids reduces the oral absorption of phenytoin
C. Phenytoin causes gingival hyperplasia and the client should maintain good oral hygiene to prevent secondary infection
D. Phenytoin can turn urine red but not blue.

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

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Methotrexate is ordered for a client with a malignant tumor, and the nurse is providing education about self-care after the chemotherapy is given. Which statements by the nurse are appropriate for the client receiving methotrexate? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer is ["B","C","D"]

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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse provide?

Correct Answer is A

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