A client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma has a new order to discontinue the medication. The practical nurse should reinforce teaching by explaining to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent which of the following adverse effects?

A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for Prednisone (a corticosteroid). Because the client may be on this medication for a long time, the nurse needs to teach the side effects of long term corticosteroid use. Which of the following symptom should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

A health care provider prescribes an antihypertensive medication. Which over-the-counter medication would the nurse teach the client to avoid because it has the potential to counteract the effect of the antihypertensive?

Which clients below would likely be prescribed a loop diuretic based on their diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking clopidogrel.  Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? 

The nurse is caring for a client in the hospital who is reporting a dry non-productive cough that is making it difficult to sleep. Which of the following prn medications listed on the client’s MAR should the nurse administer?

A female client has been prescribed atorvastatin daily for high cholesterol. The client asks what to do if she decides to become pregnant. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse would question a prescription for cholestyramine in a client with which condition?

Which client below would MOST benefit from an ACE Inhibitor?

The client is taking verapamil. When helping the client make a lunch selection, the nurse should encourage the client to choose items that are?