The nurse is working in a cancer treatment center. A client diagnosed with terminal cancer has received a prescription for morphine (MS Contin), a schedule II drug for pain control

Question

After medication teaching, which statement by the client indicates appropriate understanding?
1. "I should call the office three days before I need a refill called in to the pharmacy."
2. "I will need to see the provider each time for my refill."
3. "This is an addictive drug, so I should try not to take it."
4. "After the first prescription, my doctor will be able to call in my prescription."

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Schedule II drugs cannot not have refills called into the pharmacy.
Rationale 2: The client will need to see the provider each time a refill is needed.
Rationale 3: The client should take the drug as it is needed and directed. Addiction is not a concern at this time.
Rationale 4: Schedule II medications cannot be called into the pharmacy.
Global Rationale: The client will need to see the provider each time a refill is needed and this indicates the client has understood the information presented. Schedule II drugs cannot not have refills called into the pharmacy. The client should take the drug as it is needed and directed. Addiction is not a concern at this time. Schedule II medications cannot be called into the pharmacy.