Author Question: Which is true regarding the unit dose drug distribution system? a. The inventory is delivered to ... (Read 50 times)

Yolanda · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which is true regarding the unit dose drug distribution system?

a. The inventory is delivered to each nursing unit on a regular and recurring basis.
b. The system delivers one dose of each medication to be administered until the subsequent delivery of inventory.
c. The use of single dose packages of drugs dispensed to fill each dose requirement as it is ordered.
d. The amount of inventory needed to dose all patients on the unit for a 24-hour interval.

Question 2

Which medication order requires nursing judgment and means administer if needed?

a. Morphine 4 mg IV stat
b. Morphine 4 mg IV prior to procedure
c. Morphine 4 mg IV four times a day
d. Morphine 4 mg IV every 4 hours PRN

akpaschal · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The unit dose drug distribution system uses single unit packages of drugs dispensed to fill each dose requirement as it is ordered.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
PRN indicates for the nurse to administer morphine every 4 hours if needed and requires nursing judgment. Stat means the dose of morphine would be given immediately, not as needed. The orders for the dose of morphine to be given prior to the patient's scheduled procedure and four times a day do not indicate to give the dose as needed.