The nurse recognizes that citalopram (Celexa) may be prescribed for which of the following patients?
A nurse caring for a patient who takes imipramine (Tofranil)…
A nurse caring for a patient who takes imipramine (Tofranil) 150 mg orally at bedtime would be most concerned by which of the following observations?
The nurse is counseling a patient who has been given a presc…
The nurse is counseling a patient who has been given a prescription for fluoxetine (Prozac). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the patient’s teaching? Select all that apply.
The student nurse is caring for a patient who currently take…
The student nurse is caring for a patient who currently takes oxybutynin (Ditropan XL). The student should include which of the following statements in the patient’s teaching?
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder a…
A nurse is teaching a client who has a depressive disorder about fluoxetine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A 58-year-old patient is recovering in the intensive care un…
A 58-year-old patient is recovering in the intensive care unit after a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse notes an order for the beta blocker metoprolol. What is the purpose of this drug?
While caring for a client taking clozapine (Clozaril), the n…
While caring for a client taking clozapine (Clozaril), the nurse determines the medication is effective by which of the following findings?
The nurse receives a new medication order for a patient to a…
The nurse receives a new medication order for a patient to administer 240 mg of medication per day in equally divided doses every 6 hours. How many mg of the drug should the nurse administer for each dose? Round to the nearest whole number. ___ mg
A nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository to a…
A nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository to a client. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for insertion of the suppository?
The nurse is preparing to infuse IV cefazolin 1 g in 50 mL o…
The nurse is preparing to infuse IV cefazolin 1 g in 50 mL over 30 min. To infuse 50 mL of fluid over 30 min, the pump should be set at __________________ mL/hr. Round to the nearest whole number.