When taking a telephone order for a medication, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Verify the order with the charge nurse.
Ask the pharmacist to double-check the order.
Repeat the order to the prescriber before hanging up the telephone.
Call back the prescriber to review the order.
The Correct Answer is D
Reviewing the order with the provider reduces the risk of medications errors
A, B- The charge nurse and the pharmacist are not responsible for prescription of drugs
C- The telephone should only be hanged up after the prescriber has confirmed the repeated order
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
B. diazepam is a benzodiazepine drug. Benzodiazepines are used in management of anxiety disorders such as panic attacks and generalized anxiety disorders. They are also as muscle relaxantss and anticonvulsants
A. Zolpidem- Hypnotic used in insomnia
C. Cyclobenzarpine is a muscle relaxant use for spasms
D. Phenobarbital- An anticonvulsant
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
cholinergic drugs increase intestinal tone and peristalsis hence passage of stool and flatus
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