The Nurse Is Completing the Medication Reconciliation Form for a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is completing the medication reconciliation form for a patient admitted with chronic cancer pain.Which medication is of most concern to the nurse?

• A) Amitriptyline (Elavil) 50 mg at bedtime
• B) Ibuprofen (Advil) 800 mg 3 times daily
• C) Oxycodone (OxyContin) 80 mg twice daily
• D) Meperidine (Demerol) 25 mg every 4 hours

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Definitions:

Lockout

Management’s version of a strike, wherein a work site is closed so that employees cannot go to work.