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A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients.
Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?

Tetracycline 1 g orally every 6 hr.

Warfarin 100 units subcutaneously daily.

Penicillin G 5,000,000 units intramuscularly every 4 hr.

Zoledronate 5 mg intravenously x 1 dose.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant medication and is not administered subcutaneously.

The nurse should clarify this prescription with the provider before administering it.

Choice A is wrong because tetracycline can be prescribed in doses of 1 g orally every 6 hours.

Choice C is wrong because Penicillin G can be prescribed in doses of 5,000,000 units intramuscularly every 4 hours.

Choice D is wrong because Zoledronate can be prescribed as a single intravenous dose of 5 mg.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Some people believe that saw palmetto may help reduce symptoms of benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH).

The nurse should suggest that the client discuss this supplement with their provider.

Choice Ais wrong because black cohosh is not commonly used to treat BPH.

Choice Bis wrong because feverfew is not commonly used to treat BPH.

Choice D is wrong because garlic is not commonly used to treat BPH.

A. Return the medications to the pharmacy. B. Flush the medications down the toilet. C. Place the medications back in the medication cart. D. Notify the provider about the expired medications.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Expired medications should not be used and should be disposed of properly. The best way to do this is to return them to the pharmacy for proper disposal.
Choice B is wrong because flushing medications down the toilet can contaminate the water supply and harm the environment.
Choice C is wrong because expired medications should not be placed back in the medication cart as they may accidentally be used.
Choice D is wrong because notifying the provider about expired medications is not necessary as it is the responsibility of the nurse to properly dispose of them.

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A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients.
Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?