Question

Please answer the following (T/F):

1. Most medication errors occur at the dispensing stage of the medication process:

a. True. b. False.

2. High-alert, nonprofiled medications available from unit stock do not require an independent double check prior to administration

a. True. b. False.

3. Patient-Controlled Analgesia by proxy is when the patient is able to self-administer pain medication by pushing a button:

a. True. b. False.

Answer 1

ANSWER.

1.b.FALSE.

        Most medication error are occur in the prescription stage of medication

         process.

2.b.FALSE.

       High alert non profiled medications available from unit stock require an independent

       double check after administration.

3.b.FALSE.

       Patient controlled analgesia (PCA) by proxy is the activation of the analgesia by a person

       other than patient.