A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription from a provider for propranolol 40 mg PO BID. When reading back the information to the provider, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Remind the provider to countersign the prescription in 72 hr.
Verify the medication name along with its intended purpose.
Verbalize the letters "B-I-D" for the dosing instead of saying "twice per day."
Transcribe the medication name using the trade name.
The Correct Answer is B
A. While the provider may need to countersign the prescription, this does not affect the accuracy of the order at the time of receiving it.
B. Verifying the medication name along with its intended purpose helps ensure clarity and reduces the risk of medication errors, especially during telephone orders where miscommunication is more likely.
C. Verbalizing "B-I-D" rather than "twice per day" could cause confusion; clear language is essential, and "twice per day" is more understandable.
D. Using the generic name rather than the trade name is recommended to avoid confusion with similar brand names.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. QD (every day) is not an approved abbreviation due to the potential for misinterpretation, so it should not be used.
B. HS (at bedtime) is also not recommended as it can be confused with "half-strength," so it is not an approved abbreviation.
C. SQ (subcutaneous) is not commonly used in current practice as abbreviations may lead to errors; the term should be written out as "subcut" or "subcutaneously."
D. PO (by mouth) is an accepted and approved abbreviation used to indicate that a medication is to be taken orally, making it the correct choice for inclusion in the in-service.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Administering pain medication before ambulation is an example of patient-centered care and pain management but does not specifically demonstrate fidelity, which relates to keeping promises and being trustworthy.
B. Stopping feeding when a client becomes short of breath is an appropriate response to prevent aspiration, but it is not an example of fidelity.
C. Telling a client she will return with a medication and following through with that commitment demonstrates fidelity by fulfilling a promise and showing reliability.
D. Dividing time and care between clients is part of effective time management, but it does not specifically represent fidelity, which emphasizes keeping promises to clients.