Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about transcribing prescriptions. Which of the following examples should the nurse include in the instructions?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Zolpidem, 5 mg PO, HS. This is the correct example to include in the instructions because it follows the standard format for transcribing prescriptions: medication name (Zolpidem), dose (5 mg), route (PO - by mouth), and frequency (HS - at bedtime). This format ensures clarity and accuracy in medication administration.
A: Losartan 50.0 mg. PO. QD - Does not specify frequency, which is essential information for prescription administration.
B: Metformin 500mg, 1 tablet, PO. daily - Includes unnecessary information (1 tablet) and lacks frequency.
C: Desmopressin 1 ml, intranasal, gd - Does not specify route, and "gd" is not a standard frequency abbreviation.
E, F, G: No information provided.
A: Losartan 50.0 mg. PO. QD - Does not specify frequency, which is essential information for prescription administration.
B: Metformin 500mg, 1 tablet, PO. daily - Includes unnecessary information (1 tablet) and lacks frequency.
C: Desmopressin 1 ml, intranasal, gd - Does not specify route, and "gd" is not a standard frequency abbreviation.
E, F, G: No information provided.