While Admitting a Client with a History of Osteoporosis, the Nurse

question 54

Multiple Choice

While admitting a client with a history of osteoporosis, the nurse notes a physician's order reading, "Acetaminophen extra strength (500 mg) , two tabs every 8 hr as needed for pain." Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?

• A) Call the physician to question the total daily dose.
• B) Call the pharmacy to verify that this is a safe dose.
• C) Transcribe the order as written.
• D) Schedule the pain medication TID to maximize pain control.

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Definitions:

Adverse Reactions

Undesirable or harmful reactions experienced after the administration of a drug or therapy.

Z-track

A technique for intramuscular injection that minimizes leakage of the medication into the subcutaneous tissue.

Imferon

A brand name for a medication composed of iron dextran, used to treat iron deficiency anemia.

Given

A pre-established or assumed condition, fact, or premise in discussions, analyses, or mathematical problems.