A Nurse Has Withdrawn a Narcotic from the Medication Dispenser

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse has withdrawn a narcotic from the medication dispenser.Upon checking the drug against the medication administration record,the nurse notices that the narcotic order has expired.What should be the nurse's first action?

• A) Return the medication to the medication dispenser according to protocol.
• B) Exit the medication room to call the physician to request a reorder of the narcotic.
• C) Assess the patient to see if the narcotic is still needed; if so, administer the medication.
• D) Call the pharmacy and request that the narcotic be removed from the patient profile.

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Definitions:

Morphine Sulfate

An opioid analgesic used to relieve severe pain by acting directly on the central nervous system.

"Prn"

A medical abbreviation for "pro re nata," meaning "as needed," often used in prescriptions and medical orders.

Pain Perception

The process by which the brain recognizes, interprets, and responds to pain signals sent from the body.

Cultural Expectations

The shared norms and values that dictate behaviors and beliefs within a specific group or society.