An 85 year old patient in the hospital has a deteriorating mental status. He is tachypneic and tachycardic. There are concerns that he may be developing systemic inflammatory immune response (SIRS). A sepsis bundle is initiated which includes the measurement of lactate. His lactate is high most likely indicating:

A patient asks the nurse about the best time to take her simvastatin (Zocor). What time should the nurse tell the patient to take the medication?

Which of the following phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) side effects is considered a medical emergency?

A patient is to receive diltiazem (Cardizem) 10 mg per hour via a continuous IV infusion. How many mL per hour will the nurse need to program the IV pump for if the pharmacy sends a diltiazem solution with a concentration of 0.125 g per 125 mL? If need to round, round to the nearest tenth place.

What is the standard treatment for the patient with mild hyperlipidemia and no other major medical problems?

Which of the following laboratory values indicates the need for drug therapy for cholesterol reduction?

What advantage does rivaroxaban (Xarelto) have over warfarin (Coumadin)?

Name the type of chromosomal error seen in this picture:

What does the nurse need to do when administering heparin subcutaneously? Select all that apply.

An order is written to administer murecoxib to a patient with osteoarthritis. What drug category does the nurse suspect this drug belongs to?