When administering a prescribed drug to a client, which action ...

[nenivikky]

When administering a prescribed drug to a client, which action would be completely inappropriate? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Charting immediately on the MAR after drug administration
  B) Removing a drug from an unlabeled container
  C) Giving a drug that someone else prepared
  D) Crushing tablets or opening capsules
  E) Removing the drug's unit dose wrapper at the client's bedside

Question 2

Drug errors are most likely to occur at which time? Select all that apply.
 
  A) When transcribing the drug order
  B) When verifying the client
  C) When dispensing the drug
  D) When charting after drug administration
  E) When administering the drug

[jasonq]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
The nurse should always record immediately on the MAR after drug administration. The nurse should never remove a drug from an unlabeled container, give a drug that someone else prepared, or crush tablets or open capsules without consulting a pharmacist. The drug's unit dose wrapper should remain on until the nurse arrives at the client's bedside.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Drug errors may occur in transcribing drug orders, when the drug is dispensed, or in administration of the drug. Nurses, as the drug administrators, serve as the last defense against drug errors. Verifying the client and charting after administration are two important areas to help prevent medication errors.

[nenivikky]

Great answer, keep it coming

[peter]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it