A client is discharged from emergency department experiencing severe vomiting and is prescribed prochlorperazine (Compazine) 10 mg, three times daily. What is the most effective route of administration for this medication?
1. IM
2. RS
3. PO
4. IV
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: IM is incorrect because the client is discharged, and a suppository would be the most effective route.
Rationale 2: Because this client is not admitted but discharged with a prescription, the best route to select for this client would be the rectal suppository route.
Rationale 3: PO is incorrect because the client could vomit following administration of the oral medication.
Rationale 4: IV is incorrect because the client is discharged, and a suppository would be the most effective route.
Global Rationale: Since this client is not admitted but discharged with a prescription, the best route to select for this client would be the rectal suppository route. IM is incorrect because the client is discharged, and a suppository would be the most effective route. PO is incorrect because the client could vomit following administration of the oral medication. IV is incorrect because the client is discharged, and a suppository would be the most effective route.
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