Prevention and education
Prevention and education ( 10 Questions)
A nurse is providing education to a client who has been prescribed a new medication that belongs to the category of prescription drug regulations and documentation. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Rationale: Keeping the medication in its original container with the label attached helps to prevent errors, confusion, misuse, or diversion of the medication. The label also provides important information about the medication name, dosage, instructions, expiration date, and prescriber.
This is incorrect as sharing prescription medication with others is illegal and dangerous. Prescription medication should only be taken by the person for whom it was prescribed and as directed by the prescriber.
This is incorrect as flushing medication down the toilet can contaminate the water supply and harm the environment. Unused or expired medication should be disposed of properly according to the FDA guidelines or local regulations.
This is incorrect as stopping medication abruptly can cause adverse effects or worsen the condition. The client should report any side effects to the prescriber and follow their advice on how to manage them or whether to adjust or discontinue the medication.
Correct answer: a) "You should keep your medication in its original container with the label attached."
Rationale: Keeping the medication in its original container with the label attached helps to prevent errors, confusion, misuse, or diversion of the medication. The label also provides important information about the medication name, dosage, instructions, expiration date, and prescriber.
Incorrect choices:
b) "You should share your medication with your family members if they have similar symptoms.": This is incorrect as sharing prescription medication with others is illegal and dangerous. Prescription medication should only be taken by the person for whom it was prescribed and as directed by the prescriber.
c) "You should dispose of any unused or expired medication by flushing it down the toilet.": This is incorrect as flushing medication down the toilet can contaminate the water supply and harm the environment. Unused or expired medication should be disposed of properly according to the FDA guidelines or local regulations.
d) "You should stop taking your medication if you experience any side effects.": This is incorrect as stopping medication abruptly can cause adverse effects or worsen the condition. The client should report any side effects to the prescriber and follow their advice on how to manage them or whether to adjust or discontinue the medication.