NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

How should a nurse respond to a client who asks, "Aren't all drugs given on a schedule?" after being told their pain medication is a scheduled drug?

1. During preclinical investigation, scheduled medications are tested

2. What time would you like to schedule your pain medication?

3. Medications are usually scheduled every 4 hours

4. Scheduled medications have a significant potential for abuse

The correct answer is: During preclinical investigation, scheduled medications are tested

Option A is the correct answer because it directly addresses the client's question by explaining that scheduled medications undergo testing during the preclinical investigation phase. This explanation helps the client understand that not all drugs are given on a strict schedule and that scheduled medications have a specific rationale for their timing and administration. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not provide an accurate or relevant response to the client's question. Option B sidesteps the client's inquiry by asking about their preferred schedule, Option C provides a general statement about medication scheduling without addressing the client's specific concern, and Option D introduces the concept of abuse potential, which is not directly related to the client's query.