A nurse is reviewing a provider's prescriptions for medications. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?

Insulin glargine 10 units subcutaneously daily

Timolol 0.25% 1 drop twice daily OU

Spironolactone 25 mg PO once daily

Lisinopril 5.0 mg PO once daily

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Insulin glargine 10 units subcutaneously daily is a clear and appropriate prescription.
B.   Timolol 0.25% 1 drop twice daily OU is clear; OU (oculus uterque) means both eyes.
C.   Spironolactone 25 mg PO once daily is a clear and appropriate prescription.
D.   The dose of Lisinopril is correctly written as 5 mg. The use of a trailing zero (5.0 mg) is discouraged because it can lead to dosage errors.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Ondansetron is an antiemetic and does not address peripheral neuropathy.
B. While dizziness can sometimes be reduced as a secondary benefit, it is not the primary indication for ondansetron.
C. Decreased nausea is the primary indication that ondansetron is effective, as it is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting.
D. Increased urinary output is not related to the efficacy of ondansetron.

A. INR B. BUN C. Potassium level D. WBC count

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. INR is not relevant to the effectiveness of filgrastim, which is used to stimulate WBC production.
B. BUN is related to kidney function, not the effectiveness of filgrastim.

C. Potassium level is not affected by filgrastim.

D. Filgrastim is given to increase WBC count, so monitoring the WBC count is necessary to evaluate its effectiveness.

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