A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive topiramate XR 100 mg PO daily. The client tells the nurse that the capsule is too hard to swallow. Which of the following actions should the nurse take.
Request ER sprinkles from the pharmacy A nurse is caring for a client who reports severe back pain at 1400. The client's prescriptions include oxycodone ER 20 mg PO every 12 hours (last dose received at 0600) and oxycodone immediate release 50 mg PO every 4 hours PRN (last dose received at 2300 the day before). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Administer oxycodone immediate-release 5 mg PO now A nurse is preparing to administer a high-alert pain medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform during the planning stage of medication administration? Verify the dosage calculation with another nurse A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a prescription for docusate sodium 50 mg capsule PO TID. The client refuses to take the medication because of nausea. Which of the following actions does the nurse take? A nurse is caring for a client who received lisinopril 30 min ago and is now reporting dizziness and H/A. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A nurse is reviewing a clients prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to clarify which of the following prescriptions? Morphine 2.5 mg IV bolus PRN for incisional pain A nurse is assessing a client following administration of an antibiotic. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication? A nurse working in a medical-surgical unit is preparing to administer medications to a client. The nurse plans to use two forms of identification to verify that she has the right client. Which of the following actions can the nurse take to identify the client? 1. Compare the name of the clients wristband with the name in the MAR A nurse is administering medications to four clients. The nurse should identify which of the following nursing actions as part of the evaluation phase of the nursing process? Collecting information about a clients pain level following administration of a narcotic A nurse is caring for a client who states that his provider told him he is at risk for anaphylaxis following administration of amoxicillin and that he does not understand what this means. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? Anaphylaxis is a severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction that is life-threating A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a newly admitted client. The nurse should identify which of the following actions as part of the assessment phase of the nursing process? Asking the client about a history of medication allergies A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Provide client education about the medication A nurse is transcribing medication prescriptions for a group of clients. Which of the following is the appropriate way for the nurse to record medications that require the used of a decimal point A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about crushing meds. The nurse should explain that which of the following meds can be crushed? A nurse is preparing to administer insulin SQ to a client. The nurse should document the administration of the medication immediately after which of the following actions? A nurse is providing teaching regarding medication administration to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a nurse? Reporting medication errors A charge nurse is reviewing the types of prescriptions with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse include as an example of a standing prescription? Acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hours for a T greater than 38.4 C (101.2 F) A nurse on a medical unit is assisting with the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should remind the newly licensed nurse to have a second nurse to review the dosage of which of the following medications prior to administration? A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 225 mcg for a pediatric client who has a HR above 90/ min. Which of the following action should the nurse take to ensure administration of the right dose? 1. Validate that the dosage is within the safe range A nurse is preparing to administer a time-critical med to a client at 0800. Which of the following times are appropriate for the nurse to administer the med? A nurse manager is reviewing a clients medical record and discovers that the client received a double dose of a prescribed med. Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take first? Assess the client for A/E A nurse is transcribing a providers prescription for a client. The prescription reads morphine 2 mg IV bolus at 1400. The nurse should recognize this as which of the following types of medication orders? A nurse discovers a medication error in which the client received twice the prescribed amt of med. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A nurse is reviewing a clients prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to clarify which of the following prescriptions? Acetaminophen 325 mg every 6 hours PRN for H/A A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about med reconciliation. Which of the following information should the charge nurse include in the teaching? Vitamins, supplements, and OTC medications should be included in a medication reconciliation. Which of the following actions is one of the 10 rights of medication administration?The 10 rights of medication administration include the right medication, the right dose, the right client, the right route, the right time, and the right documentation. Giving the medication by the route prescribed is an application of the 10 rights of medication administration.
When pouring a liquid medication into a graduated liquid medication cup which nursing action would be most appropriate?Terms in this set (29) When pouring a liquid medication into a graduated liquid medication cup, which nursing action would be most appropriate? Place the cup on a flat surface at eye level.
What is an example of a standing prescription?Examples of standing orders include immunization administration, health screening activities, preventive care measures, ordering lab tests or treatments for certain categories, diabetes measures, prescription refills, and pre-/post-operative orders.
Which of the following routes of medication administration has no barriers to absorption quizlet?Patient requires higher dose of medication to achieve continued therapeutic benefit. With which route of drug administration are there no barriers to absorption? Intravenous.
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A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication. which of the following actions
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