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elizabeth18

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The physician has written an order to convert an enteric-coated medication from the pill form to the liquid form. The nurse should:
 
  a. transcribe the order and change the medication administration record to show the liquid form.
  b. use up the rest of the tablets by crushing them and giving them dissolved in water.
  c. order the liquid form from the pharmacy as ordered.
  d. inquire if the physician wants the dose to be the same as the pill.

Question 2

The medication nurse is aware that the most reliable method of patient identification for administration of medications is:
 
  a. a photograph of the patient.
  b. an identification bracelet.
  c. asking the patient to repeat his or her name.
  d. use of the patient's room number.



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Carissamariew

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B




elizabeth18

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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