The nurse notes that a client is prescribed Lasix every 12 hours ...

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The nurse notes that a client is prescribed Lasix every 12 hours by mouth. What is missing from this order that the nurse should question?
 
  1. The time of day to give the drug is not specified.
  2. There are special instructions for giving the medication.
  3. The route is not ordered.
  4. There is no dosage amount.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a time-release oral medication. Why should the nurse instruct the client to swallow the medication whole?
 
  1. It tastes bad if chewed.
  2. The client might not get the full effect if it is chewed.
  3. The client could be overdosed if it is chewed.
  4. Excretion of the drug is slowed if chewed.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. The time of day would be a special order and, if not written, is left to hospital routine.
2. Lasix is not a drug that needs special instructions.
3. The route ordered is oral.
4. There is no dose listed for the drug.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. The taste of the medication is not hazardous to the client.
2. The client might get too much effect when a time-released drug is chewed.
3. Timed-released drugs are designed to give off medication over time. If chewed, more drug might be released sooner, which could cause an overdose.
4. Excretion is not likely to be affected with chewing.