When you are administering a medication and the order on the MAR does not match the directions on the medication label, you should:
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Which of the following information is included on the medica…
Which of the following information is included on the medication prescription?
The medication aide is supposed to administer Lopressor once…
The medication aide is supposed to administer Lopressor once daily at 0800 per the doctor’s order. The medication has parameters to “hold if pulse is < 60" The patient's pulse is 55 this morning. What should the medication aide do?
A medication label reads, “250 mg per 5 mL.” How many millil…
A medication label reads, “250 mg per 5 mL.” How many milliliters are needed for a 500 mg dose?
The medication aide is preparing to administer a rectal supp…
The medication aide is preparing to administer a rectal suppository. What position should the patient be placed in?
When a medication cannnot be administered on time
When a medication cannnot be administered on time
Which of the following is an example of a medication adminis…
Which of the following is an example of a medication administration error?
When obtaining a rectal temperature, how far should the ther…
When obtaining a rectal temperature, how far should the thermometer be inserted?
Prior to administering nose drops, the medication aide shoul…
Prior to administering nose drops, the medication aide should ask the patient to
What information contained in the MAR relates to an essentia…
What information contained in the MAR relates to an essential part of the medication aide’s job?