The Physician Has Written an Order for Synthroid,137 Mg

question 13

Multiple Choice

The physician has written an order for Synthroid,137 mg.The LPN/LVN is aware that the drug is measured in micrograms.The nurse should:

• A) Transcribe the order as if it were written in micrograms.
• B) Notify the nursing supervisor.
• C) Transcribe the order as written.
• D) Call the prescribing physician.

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