12.See medication chart below.Copyright © 2011 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing:376 ANSWER KEY
Method Xanax Zantac CiproDosage 0.25–0.5 mg 150–300 mg 250–750 mgRoute of administration PO PO POFrequency/schedule tid bid bidDesired effects Relief of anxiety Cure/relief of peptic ulcer Cure/treat infectionPossible adverse effects Drowsiness, lightheadedness, Malaise, rash, GI upset GI upset, nausea,
dry mouth, constipation diarrheaSigns and symptoms of Diminished reflexes, Tachycardia, GI upset CNS stimulation
toxic drug effects somnolence, confusionSpecial instructions No alcohol None No antacidsRecommended course of Gastric lavage None None
action with problemsREFLECTIVE PRACTICE USING CRITICAL
THINKING SKILLS
Sample Answers
1.How might the nurse use blended nursing skills to
respond to this medication error?
The nurse would use the five rights of medication
administration ([1] Give the right medication [2] to
the right patient [3] in the right dosage [4] through
the right route [5] at the right time) to determine
that the medication was labeled incorrectly. The
nurse could then call the pharmacy and have new
medication delivered with the right patient name.
2.What would be a successful outcome for this patient?
Mr Baptiste receives the prescribed medication with
his name on the label.
3.What intellectual, technical, interpersonal, and/or
ethical/legal competencies are most likely to bring
about the desired outcome?Intellectual: knowledge of intravenous antibiotic
therapy including correct dosages for IV medications
Technical: ability to safely administer IV antibiotics
to a patient
Legal/Ethical: ability to provide patient safety via
accurate patient identification to ensure medications
are delivered in the right dosage to the right patient.CHAPTER 30
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1.a 2.c 3.b 4.d 5.b
6.a 7.c 8.c 9.a 10.c
11.b 12.d 13.b 14.a 15.c
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