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Which of the following would be true regarding medication reconciliation? Select all that apply.
- A. Medication reconciliation is a Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goal.
- B. Medication reconciliation is designed to obtain and communicate an accurate list of a client's home medications across the continuum of care.
- C. Only nurses or health care providers can be involved in medication reconciliation.
- D. Medications are considered reconciled if a medication order exists that is therapeutically equivalent to the one prior to admission.
- E. A medication is considered to be any medication ordered by a physician.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Medication reconciliation is a Joint Commission goal to ensure accurate medication lists across care transitions. Equivalent medications are reconciled, but not all staff are limited to nurses/providers, and not all medications are physician-ordered.
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- B. Continue sexual activity unless lesions are present.
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- D. Drink extra fluids to prevent lesions from forming.
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- A. Administer pantoprazole as prescribed.
- B. Encourage a high-fiber diet.
- C. Administer ibuprofen for pain.
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Correct Answer: A
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- A. Notify the neonatologist on call.
- B. Continue to assess the neonate.
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- D. Rub the neonate’s extremities.
Correct Answer: B
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- B. Cold intolerance.
- C. Tremors.
- D. Constipation.
Correct Answer: C
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- B. Prevention of spermatozoa from entering the uterus.
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- D. Slowing of the movement of the migrating spermatozoa.
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Rationale: Spermicides destroy spermatozoa before they can enter the cervix, preventing fertilization.