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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for oral suspension phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Phenytoin suspension should be shaken vigorously to ensure even distribution of the medication.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding sources of medication information. Which of the following resources should the nurse include as reliable references for the nurse to use to evaluate medication information? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: The Physicians' Desk Reference, published journals, and pharmacists are reliable sources for drug information. Pharmaceutical sales representatives may provide biased information.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Checking the client's vital signs first helps determine if the client is experiencing any negative effects from the medication error, ensuring immediate safety.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for oral suspension phenytoin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Phenytoin suspension should be shaken vigorously to ensure even distribution of the medication.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25 mg PO daily. The amount available is digoxin 0.125 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Prescription: 0.25 mg, Available: 0.125 mg/tablet, Tablets needed = Prescription / Available = 0.25 mg / 0.125 mg/tablet = 2 tablets.

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