A client is being treated with Haldol for organic dementia. He is at first hard to arouse, then stays sleepy after the three next doses. Knowing that sedation may occur with this drug, the first nursing action should be to:

You just ran a PT and the result was elevated. The aPTT was normal. Upon further investigation you found out that the patient is not currently on any form of anticoagulation therapy. You performed a mixing study and the PT result was corrected back to normal. What does this indicate?

What is the anticoagulant of choice for coagulation testing?

Solu-Medrol is commonly given via IM or IV route.

Which of the following medications is classified as a Bronchodilator?

A nurse is about to administer Albuterol 2 puffs and Azmacort 2 puffs by metered dose inhaler.  The nurse plans to administer by?

Which medication has the side effect of increased suicidal thoughts or actions in some clients?

Management of asthma involves avoidance of triggers.  Which environmental triggers will the nurse suggest the patient eliminate? Select all that apply.

What is the normal reference range for the prothrombin time (PT) test?

A patient wants to know why he just can’t keep doing repetitive Nebulizer treatments with Albuterol when he experiences an acute asthma attack.  The nurse’s best response would be: