The physician has ordered dantrolene (Dantrium) for a patient. What is a priority assessment by the nurse prior to administering this medication?
1. Does the patient have gastric ulcer disease?
2. Does the patient have cardiovascular disease?
3. Does the patient have gallbladder disease?
4. Is the patient pregnant or lactating?
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Dantrolene (Dantrium) is a Pregnancy Category C drug, so pregnancy should be assessed prior to administration. Gastric ulcer disease is not a contraindication to receiving dantrolene (Dantrium). Gallbladder disease is not a contraindication to receiving dantrolene (Dantrium). Cardiovascular disease is not a contraindication to receiving dantrolene (Dantrium).
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