Question

1. true or false: controlled substances require special storage and security by law.

true
false

1. what important step should you always take before assisting with self - administration of medications?

make a decision about whether the patient needs the medication.
compare the medication label to the medication record three times.
verify the persons identity by looking at their room number.
assess their medical condition.

1. an order reads: \advil 200 mg, 1 tablet by mouth daily at bedtime.\ what rights of medication assistance are you following when you confirm the unit dose?

right person
right amount
right time
right route

1. you notice that the name of the medication on the label and the medication record do not match. you inform the nurse. what rights of medication assistance are you following when you confirm this information?

right person
right route
right medication
right time

1. which of the following is an important precaution to take when assisting with the self - administration of medication?

report any error immediately to the nurse or your supervisor.
allow the person to take expired medications only if the medications are antibiotics.
put aside medications a person has not taken to use for other people.
follow special instructions for medications only when the person asks for them

Explanation:

Answer:

1. TRUE
2. Compare the medication label to the medication record three times.
3. Right amount
4. Right medication
5. Report any error IMMEDIATELY to the nurse or your supervisor.