Which antifungal is most commonly used to treat oral thrush (candidiasis)?
A 19-year-old woman has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism…
A 19-year-old woman has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has started thyroid replacement therapy with levothyroxine (Synthroid). After 6 months, she calls the nurse to say that she feels better and wants to stop the medication. Which response by the nurse is correct?
A patient is taking gabapentin. Which side effect should the…
A patient is taking gabapentin. Which side effect should the nurse educate the patient to expect?
A common side effect of promethazine (Phenergan) includes:
A common side effect of promethazine (Phenergan) includes:
Which statements about antiepileptic drug therapy are accura…
Which statements about antiepileptic drug therapy are accurate? (Select all that apply.)
A patient has a 9-year history of a seizure disorder that ha…
A patient has a 9-year history of a seizure disorder that has been managed well with oral phenytoin (Dilantin) therapy. He is to be NPO (consume nothing by mouth) for surgery in the morning. What will the nurse do about his morning dose of phenytoin?
A patient presents with hot, dry skin, dilated pupils, confu…
A patient presents with hot, dry skin, dilated pupils, confusion, and urinary retention after taking an unknown drug. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
A client with heart failure requires an antacid. Which type…
A client with heart failure requires an antacid. Which type should the nurse question?
While a patient is receiving drug therapy for Parkinsons dis…
While a patient is receiving drug therapy for Parkinsons disease, the nurse monitors for dyskinesia, which is manifested by which finding?
A 35-year-old woman presents with complaints of weight loss…
A 35-year-old woman presents with complaints of weight loss despite increased appetite, restlessness, palpitations, and heat intolerance. Her skin is warm and moist, she has a fine tremor, and her heart rate is 132 bpm.Test Result Normal RangeTSH 0.01 µIU/mL 0.4–4.0 µIU/mLFree T4 3.2 ng/dL 0.8–1.8 ng/dLTotal T3 250 ng/dL 80–180 ng/dL Which is the most appropriate initial intervention for this patient?