Question
A patient is to receive an intramuscular injection of a drug that has a high first-pass effect but asks for an oral preparation of the drug instead. Which action would the nurse choose in this situation?
A Obtain a prescription for an enteric-coated oral formulation to prevent inactivation in the liver.
Obtain a prescription for an oral formulation without altering the dose.
Obtain a prescription for an oral formulation without altering the dose.
B Explain to the patient that the drug causes toxic effects if it is taken orally.
Obtain a prescription for an oral formulation without altering the dose.
Obtain a prescription for an oral formulation without altering the dose.
C Explain to the patient that the drug becomes inactive if it is taken orally.
Explain to the patient that the drug will have a reduced effect if it is taken orally.
Explain to the patient that the drug will have a reduced effect if it is taken orally.
D Obtain a prescription for an oral formulation without altering the dose.
Explain to the patient that the drug becomes inactive if it is taken orally.
Explain to the patient that the drug becomes inactive if it is taken orally.
This question is taken from Nursing 1141- Pharmacology » Fall 2022 » Mastery EAQ Ch. 2
