The nurse is preparing 0800 medications for a patient with the medical diagnosis of end stage renal disease. When reviewing the medication administration record (MAR), the nurse notices the patient is scheduled to receive an MAOI drug
Which intervention(s) will the nurse perform before administering the drug? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assess temperature.
b. Provide an alternative drug.
c. Hold the MAOI drug.
d. Consult with the prescribing health care provider.
e. Assess urine output prior to administration.
ANS: C, D
If the patient prescribed an MAOI drug has a history of severe renal disease, the medication must not be given and the prescribing health care provider consulted. It is not necessary to assess temperature at this time. An alternative medication needs to be ordered by a health care provider licensed to prescribe. Assessing urine output does not apply to this situation.
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