ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient has a dose of labetalol (Normodyne) ordered twice a day and is due to have an exercise stress test this morning. What is your best action at this time?

BASIC CONCEPTS A patient is prescribed a drug that has an extremely short half-life for chest pain (angina). Which modification in drug dosage or scheduling should you expect?

BASIC CONCEPTS Which statement accurately describes the correct technique for giving subcutaneous drugs?

BASIC CONCEPTS A patient has a deficiency of an enzyme that prepares a specific drug for elimination. For which response or issue should you remain alert?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS What precaution do you teach a patient who is prescribed to take an oral sulfonylurea agent to maintain control of blood glucose levels?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS Which antihypertensive drug would you teach a patient is considered safe for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who is prescribed rosiglitazone (Avandia) has all the following health problems. For which problem do you check with the prescriber to make certain rosiglitazone is an appropriate drug choice?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient who is taking nicardipine (Cardene) develops skin lesions, itching, fever, and achy joints. What is your best first action?

BASIC CONCEPTS Which drug acts directly on the peripheral arteries, causing them to dilate and leading to decreased blood pressure?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient taking metoprolol (Lopressor) for hypertension reports all of the following side effects. For which side effect will you notify the prescriber?