Rights Of Medication Administration Practice Test

In a hospital, an LPN is preparing to administer potassium chloride 20 mEq by mouth daily to a 66-year-old man receiving furosemide; the client says, “Those pills are too big, so I crush them and mix them in applesauce,” and the available form is an extended-release tablet. What is the nurse's priority when administering medication?

On a hospital unit, an LPN is about to give a new medication, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim 1 tablet by mouth twice daily, to a 34-year-old woman with a urinary tract infection; the client states she has a “sulfa” allergy that caused a rash. Which action should the nurse take to ensure the right medication is given?