The nurse receives an order for a triptan for a patient diagnosed with a cluster headache.
What drug should be indicated for this purpose?

Choice A rationale

Administering the medication even if the name of the drug can be clearly read is risky because the rest of the label might contain essential information like dosage, expiration date, and other critical instructions. Administering a medication without complete labeling increases the risk of medication errors.

Choice B rationale

Discarding the entire bottle and contents and obtaining a new bottle is the safest option. It ensures that the nurse is using a medication with a fully intact label, which includes all necessary information to safely administer the medication, such as dosage, route, and expiration date.

Choice C rationale

Asking another nurse to verify the contents of the bottle is not sufficient because the torn and soiled label still lacks complete information. Without all details, there's a risk of administering the wrong dosage or an expired medication.

Choice D rationale

Finding the drug information and making a new label for the bottle is not appropriate because it does not guarantee the accuracy of the dosage or other critical details that were on the original label. It's better to use a completely labeled and verified medication bottle.

Choice A rationale

While the increase in the number of drug addicts has led to stricter regulations, this is not the primary reason for the difficulty in obtaining narcotic prescriptions.

Choice B rationale

Controlled substances like narcotics are regulated by the FDA and the DEA to prevent misuse and ensure they are prescribed and dispensed safely and appropriately.

Choice C rationale

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not regulate controlled substances; they focus on public health issues and disease prevention.

Choice D rationale

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) does determine the risk for addiction, but it is the FDA that enforces regulations related to controlled substances. .