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The nurse just completed continuing education that covered e…
The nurse just completed continuing education that covered enhancing safety in medication administration. Which of the following practices could the nurse employ to more safely administer medications?
The nurse who provides care on a postsurgical unit frequentl…
The nurse who provides care on a postsurgical unit frequently administers Schedule II drugs to clients. Which of the following aspects of administering these drugs falls under the auspices of the Drug Enforcement Agency (e.g. regulation of these drugs)?
A client will begin taking a “statin” drug for hyperlipidemi…
A client will begin taking a “statin” drug for hyperlipidemia and the nurse is conducting relevant health education. The nurse should emphasize the need to report which of the following?
The nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin (Lovenox) SQ…
The nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin (Lovenox) SQ at 1 mg per kilogram for a client who weighs 160 pounds. There is enoxaparin (Lovenox) available on the unit in a 100 mg per 1 mL syringes. How many milliliters should be administered for a single dose? mL
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for the client taking levo…
The nurse is reinforcing teaching for the client taking levothyroxine for the first time. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a need for follow-up teaching?
An 85-year-old client has an elevated serum creatinine level…
An 85-year-old client has an elevated serum creatinine level, indicating impaired renal function. When the client is administered a medication, this client is at risk for which of the following medication-related effects?
Which of the following is the primary consideration for a cl…
Which of the following is the primary consideration for a client with chronic cancer pain requiring opioids?
A high school student has been suffering from major depressi…
A high school student has been suffering from major depression for several months, and she has begun treatment with the SSRI, fluoxetine. In light of the black box warning accompanying SSRIs, the nurse should prioritize which of the following assessments?
Clindamycin (Cleocin) 0.6 g PO tid is prescribed. The nurse…
Clindamycin (Cleocin) 0.6 g PO tid is prescribed. The nurse has a supply of 300 mg capsules available. How many capsules should be administered for a single dose? capsule(s)