How this exercise works
Identify which medication right is at risk (patient, drug, dose, route, time, etc.) and select the safest nursing action before administering.
Fundamental concept
FDA-regulated drug safety principles and the rights framework LPNs use before every administration.
Read: Medication Safety & the Nine Rights →Scenario
An order reads hydralazine 10 mg IV push for hypertension. You reach for a vial labeled hydroxyzine 50 mg from the ADC drawer.
An order reads hydralazine 10 mg IV push for hypertension. You reach for a vial labeled hydroxyzine 50 mg from the ADC drawer.
Which right is violated if you administer without further verification?