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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test

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At what points should medications be checked before being administered to a patient?
  1. When the drug comes from pharmacy, when the drug is drawn up, and when the drug is administered
  2. When the drug is drawn up, when the drug is administered, and after the patient receives it
  3. When the drug is brought out for use, when the drug is drawn up, and when the drug is administered
  4. When the drug is packaged, when the drug is administered, and when the empty vial is thrown away
Explanation
Answer: C - Medication should be checked three different times before administration: when the drug is brought out for use, when the drug is drawn up, and when the drug is administered. Surgical techs have several opportunities to routinely check medications as part of the administration process. Because drug errors can be detrimental to the patient’s health and safety, the tech should routinely check drugs before giving them to the patient.
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