To Prevent a Drug Overdose from Receiving Two Doses Too

question 41

Multiple Choice

To prevent a drug overdose from receiving two doses too close together,what should you do immediately after giving a PRN pain drug?

• A) Ask if the patient's pain has been relieved.
• B) Check the patient's vital signs.
• C) Notify the prescriber.
• D) Document the action.

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Definitions:

Mm Hg

Millimeters of mercury, a unit of pressure commonly used to measure blood pressure, atmospheric pressure, and other types of low pressure.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM).

Sinoatrial Node

A group of cells in the heart that generates electrical impulses, acting as the heart's natural pacemaker.