Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client One, prednisone 10 mg PO Daily for asthma exacerbationClient Two, acetaminophen 500 mg PO x 1 dose for fever
Client Three, magnesium oxide 250 mg PO Daily For chronic dode 150 mg PO Daily
Client Four, glargine insulin 15 units SubQ Daily for diabetes mellitus
The nurse is performing medication administration for four clients. Which client and medication should be administered first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Acetaminophen for fever (B) is the priority to address an acute symptom that may indicate infection or discomfort, requiring timely intervention. Prednisone (A), magnesium oxide (C), and glargine insulin (D) are daily medications with less immediate urgency.