Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2218 of 2368
A client has an order for an antianxiety medication, but the client reports feeling calm and has no anxiety symptoms. Which action should the nurse take?
- Give the medication as scheduled because the dose is due at this time today
- Give only half of the scheduled dose to lower the risk of side effects and sedation
- Notify the prescriber that the signs and symptoms no longer warrant the medication
- Hold the medication and say nothing to the provider about the client's status
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Correct answer: Notify the prescriber that the signs and symptoms no longer warrant the medication
If signs and symptoms no longer warrant the medication, the prescribing provider must be notified.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Legal/Ethical: CHECKING THE RIGHTS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026