The nurse receives an order for a client diagnosed with chronic migraines. What drug would be indicated for this purpose?

A client with a migraine headache took a dose of prescribed sumatriptan (Imitrex), and 2 hours later the headache was still intense. The client’s husband calls the clinic and asks the nurse what they should do. What is an appropriate nursing response?

A nurse is providing education to a client prescribed lorazepam (Ativan) for the management of anxiety. What information should the nurse include in the client’s education?

A student nurse is explaining the proper way to administer phenytoin (Dilantin) IV to their instructor. The student explains that administering 100mg/min of phenytoin (Dilantin) quickly into the IV may result in what happening?

A client taking levetiracetam (Keppra) for seizure activity informs the nurse he stopped taking the medication the previous day as he has not had any seizures in the past month. The nurse knows that suddenly stopping this medication may….

A 6-year-old child has chickenpox and has a fever of 102.9 F. The child’s mother asked the nurse if she should use aspirin to reduce the fever. What is the best response by the nurse?

Match the drug class to the appropriate medication

A female client is being discharged from the hospital on phenytoin (Dilantin). What teaching should the nurse include?  (select all that apply)

A child comes into the ED with ringing in the ears, mental confusion, and seizure activity. The guardian states the child has been taking aspirin for the flu. What does the nurse suspect is causing these symptoms?

Discharge planning for patients leaving the hospital should include instructions on using over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which comment by the patient would demonstrate a good understanding of OTC drugs?