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Lasix 40 mg, po, STAT: Complete- drug, dose, route, and urgent timing (“STAT”). As always, assess BP, electrolytes, and need for rapid diuresis, but the order itself is clear.

Ampicillin 500 mg, q6h, IVPB: Complete: drug, dose, frequency, and route (IV piggyback). The nurse should still verify allergies and compatibility/infusion time per policy.

Humulin L (Lente) insulin 36 units, subcutaneously, every morning before breakfast: Complete- drug, dose, route, timing. If not on formulary, pharmacy may substitute an equivalent per protocol; that’s not a reason to reject the order outright. Monitor glucose and hypoglycemia risk.

Chemical name: This is the precise chemical/IUPAC description of the molecule (long, technical), not a marketed brand name.

Generic name: The generic (nonproprietary) name is the official, non-brand name (e.g., acetaminophen) assigned by authoritative naming bodies; it is not trademarked.

Official name: Often refers to the name used in pharmacopeias (typically the generic name), not the proprietary name chosen by a company.

Daily before bedtime: “Before bedtime” = qhs; b.i.d. does not mean nightly.

By mouth every other day: “Every other day” = qod; b.i.d. means twice daily, not every other day.

Once a week after recording an apical rate: This is unrelated: once a week and apical rate monitoring are not indicated by “K‑Dur 20 mEq PO b.i.d.”

Tell her that she must take the medication because the doctor ordered it: This is authoritarian and disregards patient autonomy. Orders must be explained and consented to; forcing medication is unethical unless legally justified (e.g., mental health commitment with court order).

Tell her that you went through a lot of preparation: This makes the conversation about the nurse’s effort, not the patient’s health needs. It is unprofessional and ineffective.

Tell her that you don’t care whether she takes the medications or not: This is dismissive, non-therapeutic, and damages rapport.

Reading the patient’s name on the sign over the bed: Signs over the bed are not considered a reliable identifier (they may be outdated or incorrect) and should not replace checking the ID bracelet and asking the patient.

Asking the patient’s roommate to verify his name: Roommates may be mistaken, and using others to identify a patient breaches privacy and is unreliable.

Asking, “Are you Mr. Brown?” Yes/no questions are leading and less reliable. The patient may say “yes” to please the nurse or be confused; asking the patient to state name (and DOB) is preferred.