The nurse notes that the patient is to receive diprivan to treat the patient's vaginal yeast infection.What is the appropriate action of the nurse?

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Diprivan is on the ISMP's list of commonly confused drug names.Diprivan,a potent sedative,can be easily mistaken for Diflucan (fluconazole),a medication used to treat yeast infections.The nurse should contact the prescriber immediately to clarify the order.Ensuring that the order appears on the patient's medication sheet,confirming that the pharmacy received the order,and that the dosage is correct should occur after the order has been clarified.

The Nurse Notes That the Patient Is to Receive Diprivan