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When taking a telephone order for a medication, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

Verify the order with the charge nurse.

Ask the pharmacist to double-check the order.

Repeat the order to the prescriber before hanging up the telephone.

Call back the prescriber to review the order.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Reviewing the order with the provider reduces the risk of medications errors

A, B- The charge nurse and the pharmacist are not responsible for prescription of drugs

C- The telephone should only be hanged up after the prescriber has confirmed the repeated order

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Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]

Explanation

Methotrexate inhibits the synthesis of purines. Purines and pyrimidines are the building blocks of DNA synthesis in every cell in the body. It affects the production of white blood cells and hence lowers the immunity and hence the client is at a higher risk for infections

Avoiding infected persons and hand hygiene prevents infections. Alcohol should be avoided as it increases the risk of liver damage

E-it takes several weeks to months to produce its effects

A. Ask the provider to prescribe diphenhydramine as a precaution. B. Hold the medication until the provider makes rounds. C. Request that the surgeon prescribe a different antibiotic. D. Administer the medication.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Rationale- The client is at risk of a life-threatening anaphylaxis as cross reactivity occurs between cephalosporin and penicillin as they both contain a beta lactam ring. Cephalexin should be avoided completely
A. Diphenhydramine is used for mild reactions but not anaphylaxis
B. waiting for rounds delays the client’s medication and hence inappropriate

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When taking a telephone order for a medication, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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