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c. Sex:

d.Genetic and cultural factors:

e.Psychological factors:

f. Pathology:

g.Environment:

h.Time of administration:

4.Give three examples of situations in which

you would question a medical order.

a.

b.

c.

5.Briefly describe the following three types of

medication supply systems.

a.Stock supply system:

b.Individual supply system:

c. Unit-dose system:

6.List the three checks and five rights of admin-

istering medication.

a.Three checks:

b.Five rights:

7.Your patient tells you she refuses to take the

medication prescribed for her because it

tastes “disgusting.” List three techniques

you could use to mask the taste.

a.

b.

c.

8.Explain how the following factors would

affect the type of equipment a nurse would

choose for an injection.

a.Route of administration:

b.Viscosity of the solution:

c. Quantity to be administered:

d.Body size:

e.Type of medication:

9.List four steps that should be followed when

a medication error occurs.

a.

b.

c.

d.

10.Describe the use of the following types of

prepackaged medications.

a.Ampules:

b.Vials:

c. Prefilled cartridges:

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