The nurse provides a client with 20 mL of megestrol acetate (Megace 40 mg/mL strength) and the client reports, "I usually take one teaspoon of the long-acting formulation; are you sure this is the right stuff?"
The nurse checks with the pharmacy and learns 5 mL of megestrol extended release (Megace ES 125 mg/mL) is equivalent to 800 mg of Megace. Which response by the nurse is best?
A. "You are right; you should only take 5 mL of this medication."
B. "The two doses are equal since we don't carry the long-acting medication."
C. "You should be taking 20 mL of medication at home as well."
D. "We will hold the medication at this time and verify the order with the physician."
ANS: B
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