Author Question: A patient asks the nurse, What is a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number? What is the nurse's best ... (Read 28 times)

SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient asks the nurse, What is a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number? What is the nurse's best response?

A) DEA Numbers are given to physicians and pharmacists when they register with the DEA to prescribe and dispense controlled substances.
B) Physicians must have a DEA number in order to prescribe any type of medication for patients.
C) DEA numbers are case numbers given when someone breaks the law involving a controlled substance.
D) DEA numbers are contact numbers to talk with someone at the DEA when questions arise about controlled substances.

Question 2

The nurse teaches the patient to administer butoconazole (Gynazole) for vaginal candidal infection. What instructions will the nurse supply?

A) Fill the applicator with the medication and insert it into the vagina at bedtime.
B) Apply the medication to the perineal area twice a day and wear white cotton underwear.
C) Soak in a sitz bath twice daily and insert the medication into the vagina after the bath.
D) Take one tablet by mouth and be sure to follow the medication with a full glass of water.

Hdosisshsbshs · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
All pharmacists and physicians must register with the DEA. They are given numbers that are required before they can dispense or prescribe controlled substances. DEA numbers are only needed when prescribing controlled substances. A DEA number is neither a case number nor a phone number.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Butoconazole (Gynazole) is administered once daily and should be inserted high into the vagina with the patient remaining recumbent for at least 10 to 15 minutes after insertion. Using the medication at bedtime helps decrease losing the medication by gravity and extends the time the medication will be in contact with the vaginal wall. The medication is not usually applied to the perineum unless the infection has traveled outside the vagina. Sitz baths are contraindicated because fungi flourish in moist environments. This medication is not administered orally and can only be applied topically.