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1. Question 1 of 4

   1. Question

   When confirming that you have the right patient, what should you do?

   Select all that are correct.

   • Ask open questions such as ‘Could you tell me your name please?
   • Confirm patient name against patient’s ID band and medication chart.
   • Check for allergies and document details if not already completed on medication chart.
   • Confirm patient’s identification against ward bed list.
2. Question 2 of 4

   2. Question

   Which of the following statements in regards to ‘the right drug’ is correct?

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   • When administering medication you should check that the formulation is correct; you should particularly check whether or not it is a slow-release preparation.
   • Medication can be used within a fortnight of its expiry date.
   • Medications that need to be stored in the fridge can be left out of the fridge for up to ten hours.
   • When administering medication you should check that the indication for this drug is right for the patient's needs.
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   3. Question

   When you are about to administer a drug you should:

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   • Ensure that the drug is administered by the route ordered.
   • Ensure that the dose is appropriate for the patient.
   • Ensure that the route is in line with patient preference.
   • Ensure that the drug administration time matches the prescribed time.
   • If able, ensure the patient is compliant with the drug to be administered.
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   4. Question

   If a clinician or patient refuses a medication what must happen?

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   • There should be a discussion with the senior nursing staff.
   • There should be a discussion with the prescriber.
   • Refusal should be documented in the patient progress notes.
   • An ‘R’ should be documented in the medication chart.
   • The medical order should be cancelled.