1. You have been asked to administer 30 mg of Lipitor (a medication used to lower cholesterol) to a client once a da

1. You have been asked to administer 30 mg of Lipitor (a medication used to lower cholesterol) to a client once a day. The strength of available tablets is 20 mg. Using the formula in the text, accurately calculate the number of tablets that need to be taken.

2. Explain how you would determine the purpose and function of prescribed medications for different clients.

3. Staff who have been delegated the role of preparing medications must comply with legal and environmental guidelines. List 12 areas to which legal and environmental guidelines might apply.

4. You have been asked to prepare a liquid medication for a client. How should you prepare the liquid ready for administration?