Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 430 of 2368
A nurse draws up a medication in a syringe before a procedure. Which information must be on the syringe label?
- Client's room number, route, and the prescriber's name
- Medication name, expiration date, and the client's weight
- Medication name, dose, date drawn up, and initials of the preparer
- Dose, administration time, and the pharmacy's phone number
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Correct answer: Medication name, dose, date drawn up, and initials of the preparer
Unlabeled medications in syringes, cups, and basins must be labeled with these four items.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Legal/Ethical: Use Medicines Safely. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026