ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A patient who is to receive a daily medication by the oral route has had nausea and vomiting for the last 24 hours. The best action to ensure that the patient receives the scheduled dose is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Acquire an order to administer by the rectal or parenteral route. In cases of persistent nausea and vomiting, administering the medication through an alternative route such as rectal or parenteral can ensure the patient receives the dose effectively. Withholding the dose (choice
A) may lead to missed doses and ineffective treatment. Having the patient take the pill with sips of water (choice
B) or with crackers (choice
C) may not be effective if the patient continues to vomit.
Therefore, obtaining an order to administer the medication through an alternative route is the most appropriate action in this scenario.
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