ATI PN Management 2020
ATI PN Management 2020 ( 86 Questions)
A nurse is reviewing a client's new prescription for indomethacin 100 mg PO now, then 50 mg PO TID with food for pain relief. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Incorrect. The prescription specifies TID (three times daily), not twice daily.
Incorrect. The prescription provides specific dosing instructions (100 mg now, then 50 mg TID with food), and it is not meant for administration as needed.
Incorrect. The prescription specifies that indomethacin should be taken with food, so administering it 2 hours after meals is not in accordance with the instructions.
Incorrect. The initial dose of 100 mg is not considered a loading dose but rather the first dose in the prescribed regimen.
Correct. The prescription indicates that indomethacin should be taken with food. Administering
Administer the medication twice daily.
Incorrect. The prescription specifies TID (three times daily), not twice daily.
Administer the medication as needed for pain.
Incorrect. The prescription provides specific dosing instructions (100 mg now, then 50 mg TID with food), and it is not meant for administration as needed.
Administer the medication 2 hr after meals.
Incorrect. The prescription specifies that indomethacin should be taken with food, so administering it 2 hours after meals is not in accordance with the instructions.
Administer a loading dose of 100 mg PO.
Incorrect. The initial dose of 100 mg is not considered a loading dose but rather the first dose in the prescribed regimen.
Administer the medication with a snack.
Correct. The prescription indicates that indomethacin should be taken with food. Administering