Correct Answer – Option 3 : Is administering unfamiliar medication

Concept:

• The most common cause of medication is a lack of pharmacology knowledge.
• Lack of pharmacology knowledge includes:
  • Improper dose administration
  • Sound-alike and look-alike drugs
  • Improper route of drug administration
  • Administration of unfamiliar medication

Explanation:

• To prevent drug errors, the nursing staff should follow the ten rights of medication.
• A nurse must follow only written orders.
• If there is any query or doubt, it should be clarified first before drug administration.