A nurse is reviewing a client's admission record. The nurse notes that there are prescriptions for several medications. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize is of primary consideration when determining the schedule of administration?

Institutional policies regarding routine medications

Time at which the medication can be available from the pharmacy

Specific characteristics of the medications

Schedule of administration that the client follows at home

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. While institutional policies are important, they are not the primary consideration.
B. Availability from the pharmacy is necessary but not the primary factor.
C. Specific characteristics of the medications, such as their pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, are the primary consideration to ensure efficacy and safety.
D. The client's home schedule is important for continuity but must be secondary to the medication's specific requirements.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Taking ibuprofen with food can help minimize gastrointestinal irritation, a common side effect of NSAIDs.
B. Ibuprofen does not need to be stored in the refrigerator; it should be kept at room temperature.
C. Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) is a sign of salicylate toxicity, more commonly associated with aspirin, not ibuprofen.
D. Weight loss is not a common side effect of ibuprofen; however, monitoring for weight gain due to fluid retention might be more appropriate.

A. Beclomethasone B. Formoterol C. Albuterol D. Salmeterol

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Beclomethasone is an inhaled corticosteroid used for long-term control, not for acute attacks.
B. Formoterol is a long-acting beta-agonist, which is not intended for immediate relief of acute symptoms.
C. Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA) that is used for quick relief of acute asthma symptoms.
D. Salmeterol is also a long-acting beta-agonist and is not suitable for immediate relief of acute asthma attacks.

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