ADVANCED CONCEPTS Which precaution is most important for you to teach a patient who has been prescribed a beta blocker drug for hypertension?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A patient who has been prescribed enalapril (Vasotec) has developed a persistent nonproductive cough. What is your best action?

Whenever Priya receives praise for her achievements at work, she credits her success to her strong work ethic and natural talent. However, when she receives criticism or falls short of expectations, she often blames external factors like unclear instructions or uncooperative colleagues. This is an example of the bias.

BASIC CONCEPTS Which health care professional has the major responsibility for dispensing prescribed drugs under the direction of a pharmacist?

If Antonio wants to be successful (promoted quickly in his department) according to research by Luthans, he should spend most of his time on activities. 

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A 38-year-old patient has been prescribed nadolol (Corgard) 80 mg daily for hypertension. The patient tells you that he has stopped taking the drug. What is your best first action at this time?

BASIC CONCEPTS A patient with severe heart failure asks why the prescriber has lowered the dosages of most of the patient’s daily medications. What is your best response?

A patient is prescribed potassium chloride (KCl). What dosage of KCl would the nurse expect to see ordered for this patient?

BASIC CONCEPTS A patient needs one dose of oral potassium for a low serum potassium level (3.4 mEq/dL). Which type of order should the prescriber write?

ADVANCED CONCEPTS A 33-year-old female patient is currently taking captopril (Capoten) and metoprolol (Lopressor) to control her blood pressure. She tells you that she plans to become pregnant. What should you teach the patient about the use of this drug during pregnancy?