ATI PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE A UPGRADED AND QUESTIONS ANSWERS

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE A UPGRADED AND QUESTIONS ANSWERS A nurse is instructing a client on the application of nitroglycerin transdermal patches. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I should apply a patch every 5 minutes if I develop chest pain." B. "I will take the patch off right after my evening meal." C. "I will leave the patch off at least 1 day each week." D. "I should discard the used patch by flushing it down the toilet." - correct answers-Answer: B B. Clients should remove the patch each evening for a medication free time of 12 to 14 hr before applying a new patch to avoid developing a tolerance to the medication's effects. A nurse receives a verbal order from the provider to administer morphine five milligrams every 4 hours subcutaneously for severe pain as needed. The nurse should identify which of the following entries as the correct format for the medication administration record (MAR)? A. MSO4 5 mg subcut every 4 hr PRN severe pain B. Morphine 5 mg subcut every 4 hr PRN severe pain C. MSO4 5 mg SQ every 4 hr PRN severe pain D. Morphine 5.0 mg subcutaneously every 4 hr PRN severe pain - correct answers-Answer: B B. The nurse should identify this entry as the correct format for the MAR. The medication name is spelled out and there are not any abbreviations from The Joint Commission's "Do Not Use" list included in the transcription.