Practice Question
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription from a provider for propranolol 40 mg PO BID. When reading back the information to the provider, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Verify the medication name along with its intended purpose.
Rationale:
🔶 When receiving telephone prescriptions, it is essential to verify both the name of the medication and its purpose to reduce the risk of medication errors due to sound-alike or look-alike drug names.
🔶 This verification ensures the nurse and provider are in complete agreement about the prescription’s intent, especially for medications with multiple uses (e.g., propranolol for hypertension, anxiety, or migraines).
🔶 The Joint Commission recommends using "read-back" techniques, which include confirming drug name, dosage, route, frequency, and the indication to ensure safety.
🔶 Clarifying the purpose is a key part of safe medication communication, particularly during verbal or telephone orders that are more prone to errors.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Leadership
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