ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology N211 Delia Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing a medication for a client and observes the date of expiration on the vial occurred 2 months ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Discard the medication. Expired medications may have decreased effectiveness or even be harmful. The nurse should never administer expired medication to ensure patient safety. Option A is incorrect as giving the expired medication can pose risks to the client. Option C is unnecessary unless the provider needs to be informed of the situation. Option D is not appropriate as returning expired medication to the pharmacy could lead to someone else mistakenly using it.
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale: