What does the nurse need to determine prior to administering a medication to a client? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Contraindications for this medication
2. What drug is ordered
3. The generic and trade name of the medication
4. The manufacturer of the medication
5. The drug classification
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Rationale 1: The nurse needs to understand the contraindications for this medication prior to administering to the client.
Rationale 2: The nurse needs to know which drug has been ordered for the client.
Rationale 3: The nurse needs to know the name (generic and trade) for the ordered medication.
Rationale 4: The manufacturer of the medication is incorrect because the active ingredients are the same for all generic medications.
Rationale 5: The nurse needs to know the drug classification for the ordered medication.
Global Rationale: Prior to administering a medication the nurse needs to determine the name of the medication (generic and trade), the drug classification, why it is ordered, and the contraindications. The manufacturer of the medication does not need to be determined prior to administration.
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