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pragya sharda

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At change of shift, two nurses (one from each shift) discover a discrepancy in the narcotics inventory for morphine 5 mg/mL vials. The count is short by one vial. Which of the following steps should be taken to reconcile the count? (Select all that apply.
 
  a. Only nurses on the off-going shift that actually used the automated dispensing system or the narcotics cabinet should be asked about medication they have given.
  b. Steps must be retraced to identify whether someone forgot to record any medication removed.
  c. Check patient charts (MAR) to see if medication was given that was not signed for on the inventory report.
  d. Notify security for large errors.
  e. Notify the nursing supervisor (charge nurse) and the pharmacy department of any undocumented (unreconciled) discrepancy.

Question 2

Probenecid is sometimes given to patients taking penicillin to prolong the penicillin half-life and thus enhance plasma levels of penicillin. This is a desirable example of which effect?
 
  a. Additive effect
  b. Antagonistic effect
  c. Synergistic effect
  d. Drug interaction



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Answer to Question 1

Beautifully done Thanks

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ANS: D
Some medications are given together on purpose because the drug interactions are helpful. Probenecid is given with penicillin to elevate and prolong the blood levels of penicillin. Probenecid does this by blocking penicillin's elimination pathway via the kidneys (by inhibiting renal tubular secretion). Maintaining high blood levels of penicillin is important in treating venereal disease.




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