A client is admitted with a dysrhythmia. The provider prescribes propranolol. Which statement by the client requires the nurse to hold the ordered dose and notify the physician for further orders?
A client is telling the LPN some of the foods they regularly…
A client is telling the LPN some of the foods they regularly eat. They are taking tranylcypromine (MAOI’s). They provide the following list of foods, which would be the most concerning choice for this client? (Select all that apply.)
A client is taking an aminoglycoside (gentamicin) antibiotic…
A client is taking an aminoglycoside (gentamicin) antibiotic for pneumonia, and will also be taking the loop diuretic furosemide due to fluid overload. The nurse will monitor carefully for which potential effect from the interaction of these two drugs?
When a client is taking an MAOI and consuming foods high in…
When a client is taking an MAOI and consuming foods high in tyramine it places the client at risk for what?
The practical nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client ab…
The practical nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about potential side effects for a new prescription of lisinopril. Which side effect is common with this medication and should be reported to the prescriber?
The practical nurse is administering medications to a client…
The practical nurse is administering medications to a client with a prescription for bupropion. The client has no history of depression. Which of the following would be an approved use of bupropion?
A client who is experiencing anxiety is prescribed lorazapam…
A client who is experiencing anxiety is prescribed lorazapam. During administration of this drug, it is important the practical nurse monitors for:
The client diagnosed with major depression who attempted sui…
The client diagnosed with major depression who attempted suicide is being discharged from the psychiatric facility after a 2-week stay. A tricyclic antidepressant, amitriptyline, is ordered. Which discharge intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
A nurse is advising a client who reports seasonal rhinitis w…
A nurse is advising a client who reports seasonal rhinitis with watery eyes and sneezing and would like to take something over the counter. The client also has a very important meeting to chair at work and cannot afford to be drowsy. Which of the following over the counter medication would work best to relieve these symptoms without causing drowsiness?
The nurse informs the client after the administration of bet…
The nurse informs the client after the administration of bethanechol they might experience which of the following side effects.