A physician prescribes oral aripiprazole 10 mg daily for a client with schizophrenia. This medication is unfamiliar to the nurse, and she cannot find it in the hospital formulary or other references. How should she proceed?
1) Administer the medication as ordered.
2) Hold the medication and notify the physician.
3) Consult with a pharmacist before administering it.
4) Ask the patient's RN for information about the medication.
ANS: 3
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