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gbarreiro

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A client tells the nurse that the pharmacy will not fill a prescription that was written by the physician. Upon closer examination, the nurse determines that what is missing from the prescription?
 
  1. Rx symbol.
  2. Client's diagnosis.
  3. Client's Social Security number.
  4. Dispensing instructions for the pharmacist.
  5. Number of refills.

Question 2

A client is prescribed an oral medication. When reviewing this medication, the nurse realizes it might not be the route of choice for this client because the client is experiencing:
 
  1. Nausea.
  2. Anxiety.
  3. Vomiting.
  4. Pain from cuts and abrasions.
  5. Irritated gastric mucosa.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,4,5
Rationale 1: The Rx symbol is to be written on a prescription.
Rationale 2: The client's diagnosis is not part of a prescription.
Rationale 3: The client's Social Security number is not part of a prescription.
Rationale 4: The dispensing instructions for the pharmacist are part of a prescription.
Rationale 5: The number of refills must be provided on a prescription.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale 1: Oral medications are inappropriate for a client who is nauseated.
Rationale 2: Oral medications are appropriate for the client experiencing anxiety.
Rationale 3: Oral medications are inappropriate for a client who is vomiting
Rationale 4: Oral medications are appropriate for the client experiencing pain from cuts and abrasions.
Rationale 5: Oral medications are inappropriate for a client with irritated gastric mucosa.




gbarreiro

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM


kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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