Practice Question
A nurse is transcribing a new prescription for a client which states, "Diphenhydramine 50 mg NOW." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Notify the pharmacy to send the medication immediately.
Rationale:
A “NOW” order means as soon as possible, usually within 15–30 minutes, but not later than 60 minutes.
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This question is from RN Pharmacology~2019 Exam 1 which contains 65 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4
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