The nurse, working on the maternity unit, receives a call from a pregnant woman asking how she can know whether a medication is safe to take while pregnant. What is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is educating a patient about a new medication with a half-life of 8 hours. Which of the following statements best explains the concept of half-life?

A client has been prescribed bromocriptine for the treatment of Type 2 DM. The nurse understands which of the following assessments should be prioritized for clients taking this medication? Select all that apply. 

The nurse is initiating discharge teaching with the newly diagnosed patient with diabetes. Which statement indicates that the patient needs additional teaching? 

A nurse is preparing to administer an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist to a patient. Which of the following best describes the primary action of alpha-2 receptor drugs? 

A client is prescribed sitagliptin. Which of the following should be included in the care for this patient? Select all that apply. 

A client has orders to receive 2L of IV fluid over a 24-hour period with half of this amount to be infused in the first 10 hours of treatment. How many milliliters per hour will the client receive during the first 10 hours of the infusion?

The patient is scheduled to receive 5 units of Humalog and 25 units NPH insulin prior to breakfast. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this patient?

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication regimen and notes that one of the drugs is classified as FDA Pregnancy Category D. What does this classification indicate?

Mucopurulent discharge of the eye is associated with: