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Three locations in inpatient healthcare facilities where medications may be stored and prepared |
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Central Room Mobil Cart Locked Cabinet in or near patient's room |
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| Describe the stock supply system |
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Medication that is used most frequently may be kept in a stock supply/bulk quantity; labeled, and in a central location |
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| One advantage of stock supply system |
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| One disadvantage of stock supply system |
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potential for measurement error is present each time a dose is poured |
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| For what interval of time will mediacation be supplied usin the unit dose system? |
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| Pharmacy staff refills the draws every shift or every 24 hours |
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Term
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| The ordered amount of drug the patient receives at a single time |
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Two advantages of the unit-dose system? |
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1. Saves nurses time 2. The safest method because of the double-check system |
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| What is a major advanatge of the automated dispensing system? |
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1. controlled-substance monitoring 2. Nurse doesn't have to wait for pharmacy to fill orders |
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| Describe a few functions of the automated medication dispensing system |
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| This method allows for immediate administration of newly ordered medications, PRN medications, controlled-substances, and emergency medications because the drugs are available on the unit |
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What are the nursing responsibilities regarding self-administration of medication? |
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1. Remind the patient to tell you when he takes the drug 2. evaluate the patient's ability to manage medications safely and accurately prior to discharge |
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