Author Question: A group of nursing students are reviewing the concept known as the five + 1 rights of drug ... (Read 62 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A group of nursing students are reviewing the concept known as the five + 1 rights of drug administration. The group demonstrates understanding of this concept when they identify which of the following as being included? Select all that apply.

A) Right documentation
B) Right patient
C) Right route
D) Right drug
E) Right prescriber

Question 2

Which of the following reflects a nurse's responsibility when a drug is prescribed for a client? Select all that apply.

A) Administering the drug to the client
B) Monitoring for therapeutic response
C) Checking for drug-drug interactions
D) Reporting adverse reactions
E) Teaching the client information needed to administer drugs safely at home

Swizqar · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D
Feedback:
The five + 1 rights of drug administration include the following: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, D, E
Feedback:
When a drug is prescribed to a client, the nurse is responsible for the administration of the drug, monitoring for therapeutic effects, reporting adverse drug reactions, and teaching the client information needed to administer the drug safely at home. A pharmacist checks for drug-drug interactions prior to dispensing a drug for administration.