The Physician Ordered a Loading Dose of Medication for the Patient;

question 2

Multiple Choice

The physician ordered a loading dose of medication for the patient; it is to be followed by a lower dose. When the patient receives the lower dose, she says to the nurse, "I think my doctor made a mistake; my medication dose is too low." What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "The initial dose shortened the half-life, so the medication would work more quickly."
• B) "We always give medications this way; the doctor did not make a mistake."
• C) "You had a larger dose initially so that the medication would work more quickly."
• D) "Giving a larger dose initially will reduce the chance of side effects."

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