Focus on Pharmacology: Essentials for Health Professionals, 3e (Moini) Chapter 7 Administration of Medications 1) In the ambulatory care setting, most medicines are ordered: A) in tablet form B) in liquid form C) stat D) asap Answer: C Explanation: C) In the ambulatory care setting, most medicines are ordered stat. This is so they are available as quickly as possible because of an emergency or because an emergency situation may be imminent. The other choices are incorrect because there is no single clear-cut form of medication (tablet or liquid) that is predominantly used. The final choice— "asap"—is not as critical as a "stat" order. 2) The most common medication error involves: A) the dosage of the drug B) the correct route of administration C) the monitoring of side effects D) not noticing drug information or warnings Answer: A Explanation: A) Dosage of the drug is the most common medication error because correct dosage amounts are so prone to calculation errors, among other types. Route of administration, side effect monitoring, and not noticing drug information or warnings all contribute to medication errors but are nowhere near as prevalent as errors involving drug dosages. 3) Drug errors most often involve: A) antitussives and analgesics B) anti-inflammatories and antibiotics C) antibiotics and analgesics D) antipyretics and anti-inflammatories Answer: C Explanation: C) Drug errors most often involve antibiotics and analgesics. Many prescriptions are issued concerning the fighting of infections (antibiotics) and the relief of pain (analgesics), and this large amount helps to contribute to increased errors. The other choices involve antiinflammatories, antipyretics, and antitussives, which are prescribed on a lesser scale.
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