The nurse administers doxycycline, an antibiotic known to cause gastritis. When the client reports abdominal discomfort after taking the medication, the nurse should classify this discomfort as what type of adverse effect?
Match the following respiratory system related drug classes…
Match the following respiratory system related drug classes with their prototype drug:
A client presents to the clinic and is diagnosed with acute…
A client presents to the clinic and is diagnosed with acute sinusitis. To promote sinus drainage, what medication might be ordered?
A client is being treated for dehydration and asks the nurse…
A client is being treated for dehydration and asks the nurse how the body maintains proper fluid composition and volume. The nurse should describe which regulatory mechanisms? Select all that apply.
A nurse is assessing the client’s home medication use. After…
A nurse is assessing the client’s home medication use. After listening to the client list current medications, the nurse asks what priority follow up question?
The nurse is providing drug teaching to a client who is pres…
The nurse is providing drug teaching to a client who is prescribed captopril. What drug-specific adverse effect will the nurse include in the drug teaching?
A nurse is caring for a client taking multiple drugs and is…
A nurse is caring for a client taking multiple drugs and is concerned about a possible drug–drug interaction. How should the nurse best avoid a drug–drug interaction?
A nurse is preparing to administer pantoprazole (Protonix) 8…
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).
Ordered 0.012 mg of Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is available as…
Ordered 0.012 mg of Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is available as 0.023 mg per 17 mL. How much will the nurse draw up? Follow rounding rules. Type numerical answer only, no label.
While collecting a medication history, the client admits to…
While collecting a medication history, the client admits to doubling the recommended dosage of acetaminophen, saying “It’s harmless or they would require a prescription.” What is the nurse’s best response?