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maychende

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The nursing assessment identifies that the client is nauseated and cannot take acetaminophen (Tylenol) orally. Which is true regarding the substitution of this medication to suppository form?
 
  a. It is standard practice when the patient is unable to take the ordered medication.
  b. It is acceptable if the patient agrees to the altered route form.
  c. It is preferable to having the patient miss a dose of the medication.
  d. It is contraindicated without an order from the health care provider.

Question 2

Which action will the nurse take if a dosage is unclear on a health care provider's order?
 
  a. Ask the patient what dosage was given in the past.
  b. Ask another physician to determine the correct dosage.
  c. Tell the patient that the medication will not be given.
  d. Contact the health care provider to verify the correct dosage.



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courtney_bruh

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
One dosage form of medication should never be substituted for another unless the prescriber is consulted; there can be a great variation in the absorption rate of the medication through different routes of administration. The substitution of one form for another is not standard practice and is not acceptable or preferable without the prescriber's order.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Any questionable orders should be verified by the health care provider who wrote the orders. The patient is not a reliable source of verification. The physician who wrote the order should verify it. It would be a medication error to withhold the dose instead of verifying it.




maychende

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


irishcancer18

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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