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Carson Clemmensen
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A client is prescribed oral aripiprazole 10 mg daily; however,the nurse is unfamiliar with the medication and cannot find it in the hospital formulary.Which action should the nurse take?

A) Administer the medication as prescribed.
B) Hold the medication and notify the prescriber.
C) Consult with a pharmacist before administering it.
D) Ask the client's nurse for information about the medication.

Aripiprazole

A medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by helping restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain.

Hospital Formulary

A list of medications that are approved for use within a specific hospital, guiding physicians in prescribing drugs.

Prescriber

A healthcare professional authorized to write prescriptions for medication, including doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

  • Learn appropriate actions when unfamiliar with medications.
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