The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg to a patient with a blood pressure of 160/95 mm Hg. The nurse notes that the patient had a urine output of 200 mL in the past 12 hours. Considering the patient’s current condition and the pharmacologic effects of hydrochlorothiazide, the nurse must develop a comprehensive plan of care. What action should the nurse take? 

A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is prescribed lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, for short-term use. Which instructions should the nurse provide to ensure the safe and effective use of this medication? (Select all that apply)

A patient admitted to the hospital has been using phenylephrine nasal spray , 2 sprays every 4 hours, for a week. The patient reports that the medication is not working because the nasal congestion has increased. How will the nurse manage the patient’s care?

The parent of an obese 10-year-old child asks the nurse about medications to aid in weight loss. How will the nurse compose a response to help the parent develop a comprehensive weight loss plan for the child?

A patient with a viral upper respiratory infection asks the nurse how to safely use phenylephrine HCl (Neo-Synephrine) nasal spray to relieve congestion. What instruction will the nurse provide to help the patient achieve effective symptom relief while avoiding discomfort?

A parent asks a nurse about giving diphenhydramine to a child to relieve cold symptoms. Which response by the nurse is correct?

A patient, who has intermittent claudication, has been taking 100 mg of cilostazol twice daily with meals for 2 weeks. The patient calls the clinic and reports continued pain in both legs during exercise. How will the nurse advise the patient?

A patient who is taking clopidogrel and aspirin is preparing for orthopedic surgery. The nurse will consult with the surgeon and provide which instruction to the patient?

The nurse is performing a medication history on a patient who plans to begin using phentermine HCl. The nurse knows which of the following to be true about use of phentermine?

The nurse discovers that the IV site has infiltrated on a patient receiving IV dopamine, a vasopressor. To prevent complications such as tissue necrosis, the nurse understands that which medication is used as an antidote for dopamine extravasation?