1.
One way to prevent medication errors is to
A.
Store multidose vials of frequently used medications as floor stock on patient care units
B.
Provide a list of acceptable abbreviations that include the abbreviation I.U. for international units instead of U for units
C.
Limit the availability of varying concentrations of high-alert medications
D.
Educate staff about apothecary symbols


2.
The physician orders MSO4 4 mg IV. The nurse should
A.
Call the prescriber to clarify the dose
B.
Prepare to administer morphine sulfate 4 mg
C.
Call the prescriber to clarify the medication
D.
Prepare to administer 4 milligrams of magnesium sulfate IV


3.
The physician orders morphine 6 mg IM. The nurse administers hydromorphone 6mg IM. The nurse’s action is
A.
Not an error; hydromorphone is the generic form of morphine
B.
An error; the patient will require more medication to obtain pain relief
C.
An error but will result in adequate pain relief with little potential for harm
D.
An error with high risk of harm


4.
Which of the following best explains why a medication is labeled high-alert?
A.
The medication should not be given to pregnant patients or those with renal or hepatic impairment.
B.
The medication has limited therapeutic use and should be given with caution.
C.
The medication is associated with increased incidence of side effects.
D.
The medication has a greater potential than most drugs to be harmful to the patient.


5.
Which of the following is a high-alert medication?
A.
Oral potassium
B.
IV propranolol
C.
IV heparin 100 unit/ml
D.
IM penicillin


6.
Read the physician order; then identify which of the following interpretations matches yours.

A.
Cardura 2 mg
B.
Coumadin 2 mg


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