Chapter 35: Researching and Preparing Medications - Nurselytic

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F,G

Rationale: The seven rights of medication administration are right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, right indication, and right documentation.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F,G

Rationale: IM (intramuscular), SQ (subcutaneous), kg (kilogram), mL (milliliter), TID (three times daily), QID (four times daily), and mg (milligram) are all standard medical abbreviations.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The generic name is assigned to a drug and is not owned by the pharmaceutical company, unlike the proprietary or brand name, which is trademarked. The chemical name describes the drug's chemical composition.

Correct Answer: A,C,D

Rationale: Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse and are tightly controlled, requiring secure storage (double lock or limited access), counting of remaining medications, and ensuring the count matches the record book. Schedule III drugs have a lower potential for abuse than Schedule II, making choice B incorrect. Computerized cabinets typically automate counts, so E is not universally required.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A drop in blood pressure to 84/60 is an adverse effect, as it is an unintended and potentially harmful response to the medication. Side effects are typically less severe, while allergic and anaphylactic reactions involve immune responses.