Prevention and education
Prevention and education ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing the documentation of a client who has been prescribed a Schedule IV controlled substance for anxiety. Which of the following entries in the medication administration record (MAR) requires correction?
These are required to be documented in the MAR for all medications, including controlled substances, to ensure accountability and accuracy.
These are required to be documented in the MAR for all medications, including controlled substances, to ensure adherence to the prescribed schedule and avoid errors.
These are required to be documented in the MAR for all medications, including controlled substances, to ensure proper delivery and avoid complications.
Rationale: The amount and strength of medication are not required to be documented in the MAR for Schedule IV controlled substances, as these are low-abuse potential drugs that have accepted medical uses. However, they are required for Schedule I, II, and III controlled substances, which have higher abuse potential and stricter regulations.
Correct answer: d) The amount and strength of medication
Rationale: The amount and strength of medication are not required to be documented in the MAR for Schedule IV controlled substances, as these are low-abuse potential drugs that have accepted medical uses. However, they are required for Schedule I, II, and III controlled substances, which have higher abuse potential and stricter regulations.
Incorrect choices:
a) The nurse's signature and initials: These are required to be documented in the MAR for all medications, including controlled substances, to ensure accountability and accuracy.
b) The date and time of administration: These are required to be documented in the MAR for all medications, including controlled substances, to ensure adherence to the prescribed schedule and avoid errors.
c) The route and site of administration: These are required to be documented in the MAR for all medications, including controlled substances, to ensure proper delivery and avoid complications.