A Patient Tells You That He Periodically Takes a Prescribed

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient tells you that he periodically takes a prescribed medication to relieve arthritis pain.It was prescribed by his health care provider 5 years ago.What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

• A) "You should discard any unused portion of a medication by the stated expiration date because some medications lose their potency and others become toxic."
• B) "You need to ask your health care provider if you should continue taking this medication when you experience arthritic pain."
• C) "I'll contact your health care provider about your expired medication and ask for a new prescription if she thinks it is appropriate."
• D) "Have you tried any herbal products for relief of your pain?"

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