To Identify Medication Errors in a Patient's Orders,a Nurse Can

question 23

Multiple Choice

To identify medication errors in a patient's orders,a nurse can do which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

• A) Clarify any unreadable or ambiguous orders with the prescribing physician.
• B) Check the order in a medication Kardex.
• C) Ask the patient about the medication.
• D) Identify the medication with an old medication record.

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Definitions:

IUPAC Name

The systematic naming of chemical compounds based on the rules established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Wood Alcohol

Another term for methanol, a simple alcohol that is used as a solvent, antifreeze, or fuel, and is dangerous to consume.

Methanol

A simple alcohol with the formula CH3OH, used as a solvent, antifreeze, fuel, and as a feedstock in chemical synthesis.

IUPAC Name

The systematic naming of chemical compounds according to the rules set by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.