A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 20 mg PO to a client. How should the nurse expect the medication to appear? (Refer to the medication label below to answer the question.)
Explanation & Rationale
A. With "Furosemide 20 mg" printed on one side of the capsule: The label does not mention that the tablet has “Furosemide 20 mg” printed on it, nor is the medication supplied as a capsule. Capsules usually have imprints, but this specific product is a tablet with a different marking. B. As a square, white tablet: While the tablet is white, the label clearly states it is round, not square. Shape is an important identifying feature in medication appearance. C. As a multicolored capsule: The medication is not a capsule and not multicolored. It is described as a white round tablet, which is a completely different dosage form. D. With "EP 116" stamped on one side of the tablet: The label specifically states that each 20 mg furosemide tablet is a white round tablet with "EP 116" on one side, making this the accurate description of the medication.