Question

1. how many times should you compare each medication with the medication administration record?

∘ one
∘ two
∘ three
∘ four

1. which example best describes a drug interaction?

∘ giving the wrong drug to a person
∘ missing or skipping a drug dose
∘ giving a drug at the wrong time of day
∘ drug becomes less effective due to another drug

1. what may be most challenging for medication management in older adults who have cognitive impairments?

∘ teaching
∘ timing
∘ dosing
∘ documenting

Explanation:

Question 1

In medication administration, the standard practice is to compare each medication with the medication administration record three times (e.g., when retrieving the medication, before preparing it, and before administering it) to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.

A drug interaction occurs when the effect of one drug is altered by another drug. Among the options, "Drug becomes less effective due to another drug" directly describes a drug - drug interaction. The other options are examples of medication errors (wrong drug, missed dose, wrong time) rather than drug interactions.

Older adults with cognitive impairments may have difficulty remembering when to take their medications (timing). Teaching might be challenging but not as core to the management process as timing. Dosing can be managed with proper instructions and tools, and documenting is more of a task for caregivers or healthcare providers. Timing of medication intake is often the most challenging as it relies on the patient's ability to recall, which is impaired in cognitive impairment.

Answer:

C. Three

Question 2