You are a pharmacist working with a geriatrics memory care c…

You are a pharmacist working with a geriatrics memory care clinic. Provider comes to you for advice regarding medications for a patient. The patient is an 82yo female (weight 56kg) independently living at home but having more cognitive and functional decline that has been a gradual decline over time. Patient has been tolerating the maximum dose of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor to date. Family continues to be interested in adding an additional medication to help the patient remain as independent at home for as long as possible. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate next step for this patient?

The client received Xanax (alprazolam) over the past 3 night…

The client received Xanax (alprazolam) over the past 3 nights and is now requesting a prescription. During discharge teaching, the nurse noticed the healthcare provider did not order the medication for home use. What is the initial action the nurse should perform?