The nurse is conducting a class for senior citizens about the use of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which statements are true regarding the use of OTC drugs? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is administering medications to the patient who is in liver failure resulting from end-stage cirrhosis. The nurse is aware that patients with liver failure would most likely have problems with which pharmacokinetic phase?

The patient has been taking an over-the-counter (OTC) acid-reducing drug because he has had “stomach problems” for several months. He tells the nurse that the medicine helps as long as he takes it, but once he stops it, the symptoms return. Which statement by the nurse is the best advice for this patient?

A client is receiving acetaminophen (Tylenol) 0.65 gram PO every 6 hours PRN for pain. Acetaminophen is available in 325 mg tablets. How many milligrams should the nurse administer? _____

When a patient is taking an anticholinergic such as benztropine (Cogentin) as part of the treatment for Parkinson’s disease, the nurse should include which information in the teaching plan?

A child with a urinary tract infection is receiving Cephalexin (Keflex) 100 mg suspension PO QID. Keflex oral suspension is labeled 125 mg in 5 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? _____

When teaching a patient about the proper application of timolol (Timoptic) eyedrops, the nurse will include which instruction?

Which of the following is a gram negative bacteria?

Which of the following carpal bones are located in the distal row of the wrist?

Which of the following bones is located directly superior to the os calcis?