A nurse is caring for a client in the ER who was admitted for HTN and cardiac arrest. Which medication should the nurse anticipate the HCP will administer in cases of shock?

Which lab value should be monitored when administering epoetin alfa?

A  LPN is monitoring a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s who is experiencing tolerance to their medication, with increases to dosage to have same effect. The doses are at a maximum and cannot be increased. What does the nurse anticipate the HCP will order for the client?

A  LPN is working in long term care setting with elderly patients. During medication administration one of her patients reports difficulty sleeping and requests something to help her sleep. The patient has eszopiclone (Lunesta) ordered and it was given at 8pm. Which finding warrants immediate intervention?

The nurse administers timolol eye drops for glaucoma. Which condition would require the nurse to notify the provider?

A nurse is reviewing a clients medications. The client is currently taking sertraline(Zoloft). The client reports feeling increasingly agitated and confused. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is reviewing a clients medications. The client is currently taking sertraline(Zoloft). The client reports feeling increasingly agitated and confused. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

True or false. In most instances, a low grade fever is beneficial.

Hyponatremia can sometimes be caused by

Free radicals can cause _________ by damaging DNA.