What is the proper procedure for the licensed practical nurse (LPN) who is responsible for doing the narcotic count for the shift?

What should the nurse do with an injection of 2 mL of morphine sulfate that the patient has refused? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with chronic back pain has been taking oral morphine sulfate (MS Contin) for the past 2 years. Upon admission to the hospital, the patient receives morphine sulfate for back pain but reports no pain relief. The nurse notifies the health care provider, recognizing that the reason for the lack of pain relief is which of the following?

The nurse is preparing to administer an enteric-coated oral medication to a patient who is unable to swallow tablets. What is the best action for the nurse to take?

The nurse is aware that the physician has prescribed a pain relief medication to achieve the quickest relief from postoperative pain. Which administration method accomplishes this goal?

The following statements are true of alveolar osteitis except which one?

The nurse is caring for four patients who require medications at 0900. Which action by the nurse correctly follows the six rights of medication administration?

Read this scenario and answer the following question Nate F is a 56-year-old man who is visiting the dental clinic for treatment of an abscessed tooth. He was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1996, which he contracted from his intravenous heroin addiction. He has been through a detoxification process and in currently taking Rebetron (an antiviral drug) to slow the damage to his liver. He is in severe pain and needs pain medication, as well as a local anesthesia for endodontic therapy.    In addition to the kidney, other pathways that will allow the aspirin and Rebetron to be excreted include all except:  

The nurse is preparing to administer an eye ointment to a patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

Disulfiram is an agent used in the treatment of