When Controlled Substances Are Administered,which Action Is Required by the Nurse

question 33

Multiple Choice

When controlled substances are administered,which action is required by the nurse?

• A)Discard and sign for unused quantities.
• B)Count the amount of medication daily.
• C)Keep narcotics to be given with other patient medications.
• D)Have a second nurse witness disposal of unused portions and sign the record.

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Definitions:

Subsidiary Ledgers

Detailed ledgers that contain information supporting accounts listed in the general ledger, such as details on accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc.

Subsidiary Ledgers

Detailed records that contain information about specific accounts, which together support and reconcile with summary amounts in the general ledger.

Daily Postings

The routine process of recording transactions in the books of accounts or ledgers on a daily basis to ensure financial records are up-to-date.

Control Account

An account in the general ledger used to simplify the recording of transactions and track the total amounts for financial statement purposes, often summarizing the details that are held in a subsidiary ledger.