A 28-year-old is admitted to the emergency room after ingesting a bottle of acetaminophen (Tylenol) tablets. The nurse is aware that the most serious toxic effect of acute acetaminophen overdose is:

Nitroglycerine is an important drug to use in the treatment of what condition? 

The nurse is caring for the client who is taking an oral contraceptive. A new order for which of the following medications would prompt the nurse to provide further discussion about the client’s contraception? 

Insulin lispro ( Humalog) is given to your patient. The student nurse knows the patient should eat their morning meal at what time to prevent hypoglycemia.

A patient is being discharged home on a daily dose of a diuretic. The nurse instructs the patient to take the dose at which time so it will be least disruptive to the patient’s daily routine.

A female client presented with reddened itchy areas on her groin and upper thighs.  She reported that 3 days ago she was prescribed cephalexin (Keflex) for an infected toenail.  The client also voices she has mild vaginal discharge and irritation.  What does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

Of the following antibiotics, identify which ones need a peak and trough level obtained before administering due to their toxic effects on the renal and auditory systems. (Select all that apply)

A cardiac surgeon orders cefazolin 1 g IV “on call” to the operating room for a patient scheduled for a heart valve replacement. The surgery is scheduled for 7:00 AM the next morning. What time should the antibiotic be administered?

Education for a patient prescribed Nitroglycerine sublingual includes: (Select all that apply)

A patient has significant chronic pain after a severe car accident last year. The patient has noticed the opioid analgesic is not helping as much and they need to take more medication for the same pain relief. The nurse is aware that this patient is experiencing which of these?