A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about expired medications.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Return the medications to the pharmacy.
Flush the medications down the toilet.
Place the medications back in the medication cart.
Notify the provider about the expired medications.
The Correct Answer is A
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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Correct Answer is A
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The nurse should monitor the client for hearing loss because it is a potential adverse effect of erythromycin.
Choice B is wrong because a high-fiber diet to prevent constipation is not mentioned as a necessary action when administering erythromycin lactobionate IV bolus.
Choice C is wrong because erythromycin lactobionate IV bolus should not be administered over 10 min; bolus injection (IV push) is contraindicated.
Choice D is wrong because erythromycin lactobionate should not be reconstituted with a 5% dextrose solution; it should be reconstituted with sterile water for injection.
Correct Answer is C
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Combining these medications may cause blood pressure to fall excessively, which can lead to cardiovascular collapse.
Choice A is wrong because Albuterol, is not a contraindication for receiving sildenafil.
Choice B is wrong because Indomethacin, is not a contraindication for receiving sildenafil.
Choice D is wrong because Furosemide, is not a contraindication for receiving sildenafil.
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