What is a potential adverse effect associated with epoetin alfa therapy?
A 50-year-old patient is prescribed rifampin for the treatme…
A 50-year-old patient is prescribed rifampin for the treatment of meningococcal meningitis prophylaxis. What information should the nurse include in the patient’s education regarding rifampin therapy?
A patient who is allergic to cephalosporins should generally…
A patient who is allergic to cephalosporins should generally be considered allergic to drugs in which other antibiotic category?
What is the priority reason 2 nurses verify a high-alert med…
What is the priority reason 2 nurses verify a high-alert medication before administration?
Which of the following medication interactions is a concern…
Which of the following medication interactions is a concern when a patient is taking aspirin?
The nurse is providing discharge education regarding oral an…
The nurse is providing discharge education regarding oral antibiotic administration at home. Which statement indicates that additional teaching is needed to provide clarification?
What step should be used when administering a subcutaneous i…
What step should be used when administering a subcutaneous injection?
A patient with a known penicillin allergy is prescribed Zosy…
A patient with a known penicillin allergy is prescribed Zosyn (piperacillin/tazobactam) for a severe infection. Which of the following is the most important nursing action before starting the medication?
Which of the following best describes the concept of minimum…
Which of the following best describes the concept of minimum effective concentration (MEC) in pharmacology?
Which of the following actions demonstrates the right dose w…
Which of the following actions demonstrates the right dose when administering medication?