Question 1

Which of the following best describes the purpose of Tall Man lettering in medication labeling?

Accepted Answer

To distinguish look-alike or sound-alike drug names and reduce medication errors

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a patient. According to the Six Rights of Medication Administration, which of the following actions is most appropriate before giving the medication?

Accepted Answer

Check the patient's identification bracelet and ask the patient to state their name

Question 3

Which of the following abbreviations is considered error-prone and should NOT be used according to the JCAHO Official 'Do Not Use List'?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{U}$$ for unit

Question 4

A medication order reads: 'Acetaminophen 325mg tabs p.o. q4h prn headache.' Which part of the order indicates the route of administration?

Accepted Answer

'p.o.'

Question 5

A nurse is reviewing a medication label that reads 'HIGH ALERT.' What does this designation mean?

Accepted Answer

The medication has an increased risk of causing significant patient harm if used in error

Question 6

Which of the following is a correct example of a complete medication order?

Accepted Answer

8/19/21 0800 Acetaminophen 325mg tabs p.o. q4h prn headache

Question 7

A nurse is administering a medication and notices the label uses Tall Man lettering (e.g., 'DOXOrubicin'). What is the primary reason for this labeling?

Accepted Answer

To reduce confusion with similar-sounding or looking drug names

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate patient identifier according to the Joint Commission?

Accepted Answer

Patient's bed number

Question 9

A nurse is preparing to give a medication at 0800 as ordered. According to facility policy, within what time frame should the medication be administered?

Accepted Answer

Between 0700 and 0900

Question 10

Which of the following statements about boxed warnings is correct?

Accepted Answer

Boxed warnings advise that a drug carries significant adverse effects that may be life-threatening or cause severe disability

Question 11

A nurse is transcribing a medication order and sees 'IU' written for dosage. What is the safest action to take?

Accepted Answer

Clarify with the prescriber and write 'International Unit' instead

Question 12

Which of the following is a critical step in the 'Three Checks' process for medication administration?

Accepted Answer

Read the drug label when reaching for the container, before preparing the dose, and when replacing or discarding the container

Question 13

A nurse is documenting medication administration. Which of the following is the correct practice?

Accepted Answer

Document immediately after giving the medication, including name, dosage, route, and time

Question 14

Which of the following is a high alert medication according to the provided materials?

Accepted Answer

FentaNYL

Question 15

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication and notices the abbreviation 'qd' on the order. What is the safest action?

Accepted Answer

Clarify the order with the prescriber and request 'daily' to be written out

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the nurse's responsibility in the medication administration process?

Accepted Answer

The nurse is responsible for validating the order, applying the Six Rights, and administering the medication safely

Question 17

A nurse is administering a medication with a boxed warning. What should the nurse do before administration?

Accepted Answer

Review the warning and assess the patient for risk factors related to the warning

Question 18

Which of the following is the correct way to write a dose of 2 milligrams to avoid confusion?

Accepted Answer

$$2 	ext{ mg}$$

Question 19

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication and notices the label says 'Clobazam Oral Suspension 2.5 mg/mL.' Which of the following is correct regarding the unit 'mg/mL'?

Accepted Answer

It is the correct way to express milligrams per milliliter

Question 20

A nurse is reviewing a medication order and sees 'MSO4' written. What is the safest action?

Accepted Answer

Clarify with the prescriber and request 'morphine sulfate' to be written out

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