A resident of a long-term care facility has been prescribed furosemide 40 mg PO daily. When beginning this drug therapy, what are appropriate nursing actions? Select all that apply.

A client with hypertension has been started on losartan. After 6 weeks of therapy, it is decided that the losartan alone is not controlling the client’s hypertension. What does the nurse anticipate will be added to the losartan regimen for better control of this client’s hypertension?

A nurse is preparing to administer famotidine 20 mg by intermitten IV bolus over 15 minutes. Available is famotidine 20 mg in 100 mL dextrose 5% (D5W).  The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? Type numeric answer only, do not label.

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV gentamicin (an aminoglycoside) and who reports difficulty hearing this morning. What should the nurse do?

A client’s hypertension has not responded significantly to first-line therapies so the client has been prescribed aliskiren and spironolactone. In addition to blood pressure monitoring, what assessment should the nurse prioritize?

This is an extra credit question. You may earn 2 extra credit points by answering this question correctly. A nurse is preparing to administer pantoprazole (Protonix) 80 mg by intermittent IV bolus every 12 hr. Available is pantoprazole injection 80 mg in 0.9% sodium chloride (0.9% NaCl) 100 mL to infuse over 15 min. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? Follow rounding rules. (Type the numerical answer only, no label).

The nurse admits a client with septicemia (infection in the bloodstream). The client denies any allergies, and the doctor has ordered Penicillin G based on blood culture and sensitivity testing. The client states, “I’d prefer gentamycin because I’ve been reading about drug-resistant bacteria and I don’t want to take any chances.” What is the nurse’s best response?

A client with a longstanding diagnosis of angina has been prescribed nitroglycerin and diltiazem. In addition to monitoring the client’s heart rate, the nurse should prioritize what assessment?

A client calls the clinic to talk to the nurse. The client was prescribed amoxicillin (a penicillin) for treatment of strep throat. The client states, “There are a few pills left, but I’m feeling much better now.” What is the nurse’s best response?

A nursing student is assisting with patient education for a patient who has been prescribed amoxicillin (a penicillin) for a suspected staph infection.  Which of the following would best describe to the patient how penicillin works?