BASIC CONCEPTS A patient who has a serious chronic disorder (epilepsy) has been taking a drug to control it that has a moderate likelihood of increasing the risk for birth defects or fetal damage. She tells you that she would like to have a child. What is your best response?

BASIC CONCEPTS What is the action of the biguanide class of antidiabetic drugs that lowers blood glucose levels?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS Which statement by a patient prescribed enalapril (Vasotec) indicates the need for additional teaching?

The nurse is administering an intradermal skin test injection to a patient. Where should the nurse place the needle?

BASIC CONCEPTS What precaution do you need to take when a patient is prescribed a drug that has a “black box warning?”

An end-tidal carbon dioxide detector connected to the end of a nasogastric tube indicates the presence of carbon dioxide in the tube. What is your best interpretation of this finding?

BASIC CONCEPTS A 25-year-old patient is prescribed a drug for acne for 6 months that is teratogenic. Which precaution is most important to teach this patient?

The nurse is administering an intradermal skin test injection to a patient. Where should the nurse place the needle?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient taking metoprolol (Lopressor) for hypertension reports all of the following side effects. For which side effect will you notify the prescriber?

BASIC CONCEPTS A patient needs one dose of oral potassium for a low serum potassium level (3.4 mEq/dL). Which type of order should the prescriber write?