Prevention and education
Prevention and education ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is educating a client who has a prescription for morphine sulfate, a Schedule II drug, for chronic pain. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
This is correct, but not the only information the nurse should include in the teaching.
This is correct, but not the only information the nurse should include in the teaching.
This is correct, but not the only information the nurse should include in the teaching.
Rationale: Schedule II drugs are highly regulated by the federal Controlled Substances Act and require a new written prescription for each refill. Morphine sulfate can cause nausea and vomiting, so taking it with food may help prevent these adverse effects. Morphine sulfate is also a potential drug of abuse and diversion, so it should be stored securely and disposed of properly when no longer needed.
Correct answer: d) All of the above.
Rationale: Schedule II drugs are highly regulated by the federal Controlled Substances Act and require a new written prescription for each refill. Morphine sulfate can cause nausea and vomiting, so taking it with food may help prevent these adverse effects. Morphine sulfate is also a potential drug of abuse and diversion, so it should be stored securely and disposed of properly when no longer needed.
Incorrect choices:
a) "You will need a new written prescription from your provider every time you need a refill.": This is correct, but not the only information the nurse should include in the teaching.
b) "You can take this medication with or without food, depending on your preference.": This is correct, but not the only information the nurse should include in the teaching.
c) "You should store this medication in a locked cabinet away from children and pets.": This is correct, but not the only information the nurse should include in the teaching.