When the nurse practices the 5-plus-5 rights of medication ...

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When the nurse practices the 5-plus-5 rights of medication administration, what does it ensure?
 
  a. Adequate information is given
  b. Cost-effective use of medications
  c. Informed consent for drug administration
  d. Safe administration of medications

Question 2

An adolescent patient who has acne is given a regimen of topical medications and an oral antibiotic that generally clears up lesions to fewer than 10 within 6 to 8 weeks. At a 2-month follow-up, the patient continues to have more than 25 lesions.
 
  The child's parent affirms that the child is using the medications as prescribed. Which evaluation statement is correct for this patient?
  a. Goal of fewer than 10 lesions in 6 to 8 weeks is not met.
  b. Goal that the medication will be effective is not met.
  c. Goal that the patient will take medications as prescribed is not met.
  d. Goal that the patient understands the medication regimen is not met.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The 5-plus-5 rights ensure that the nurse has considered all of the details of safe medication administration. Giving information to patients and obtaining informed consent are part of the 5-plus-5 rights. Cost effectiveness is not part of the 5-plus-5 rights.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
All indications are that this patient is taking the medications and they are not effective. The first statement is correct because it identifies a measurable goal and a specific time frame.

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