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Kthamas

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A nurse who provides care on a postsurgical unit frequently administers Schedule II drugs to patients. Which of the following aspects of administering these drugs falls under the auspices of the Drug Enforcement Agency?
 
  A) Performing a thorough patient assessment prior to administration
  B) Recording each dose administration on an agency narcotic sheet
  C) Informing patients of the potential risks and benefits of Schedule II drugs prior to the first dose
  D) Assessing the patient shortly after administration to ensure therapeutic effect

Question 2

A patient has been prescribed phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), which is an MAO inhibitor. Which of the following foods should the patient avoid eating?
 
  A) Mashed potatoes and roast beef
  B) Cheddar cheese and bratwurst
  C) Tortellini in cream sauce
  D) Anise cookies and milk



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Answer to Question 1

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Nurses are responsible for storing controlled substances in locked containers, administering them only to people for whom they are prescribed, recording each dose given on agency narcotic sheets and on the patient's medication administration record, maintaining an accurate inventory, and reporting discrepancies to the proper authorities. The other given actions are appropriate nursing activities, but they are not within the scope of the DEA authority.

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Kthamas

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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