The Physician Has Written an Order to Convert an Enteric-Coated

question 29

Multiple Choice

The physician has written an order to convert an enteric-coated medication from the pill form to the liquid form. What would be the most appropriate response of the nurse?

• A) Transcribe the order and change the medication administration record to show the liquid form.
• B) Use up the rest of the tablets by crushing them and giving them dissolved in water.
• C) Order the liquid form from the pharmacy as ordered.
• D) Inquire if the physician wants the dose to be the same as the pill.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the extra satisfaction or utility gained.

Market Price

is the current price at which a product, security, or commodity can be bought or sold in a marketplace.

Value

An individual’s value for a good or service is the amount of money he or she is willing to pay for it.

Law of Diminishing Marginal Value

, also known as the Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility, states that as a person consumes more of a product, the satisfaction or utility from consuming each additional unit declines.