ATI LPN
ATI PN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0800 medications to a client. The medication administration record (MAR) states 'phenobarbital' and the medication the pharmacy supplied is pentobarbital. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking the prescription in the client's medical record is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take in this situation. By verifying the original prescription, the nurse can confirm the intended medication (phenobarbital) and ensure that the medication supplied (pentobarbital) is indeed a dispensing error. This step is crucial for patient safety as it helps prevent medication errors and potential harm to the client.
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B: Asking the client if she has any allergies is important but not the immediate action needed in this situation.
C: Asking the client what medication she took yesterday is not relevant to addressing the current issue of the dispensing error.
D: Checking the client's MAR to see what the client received the day before does not address the discrepancy between the prescribed medication and the medication supplied.
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