The Physician Orders All of the Following Drugs for a Patient

question 16

Multiple Choice

The physician orders all of the following drugs for a patient who had surgery 2 days ago.Which drug order does the nurse administer first?

• A) Alphamine (cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg intramuscularly once
• B) Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25 mg orally every 8 hours
• C) Compazine (prochlorperazine) 10 mg orally STAT
• D) Dalmane (flurazepam) 30 mg orally at night PRN

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