When administering an alpha blocker for the first time, it is most important for the nurse to assess the patient for the development of what adverse effect?

A client calls the nurse at 2 pm stating, “I forgot to take my atenolol (Tenormin) at 8 am like I usually do. Should I take it now?” Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

A 58-year-old patient is recovering in the intensive care unit after a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse notes an order for the beta blocker metoprolol. What is the purpose of this drug?

While caring for a client taking clozapine (Clozaril), the nurse determines the medication is effective by which of the following findings?

A nurse is preparing to administer a rectal suppository to a client. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client for insertion of the suppository?

Which of the following would allow the nurse to determine that a client taking tamsulosin (Flomax) was achieving clinical benefit from the medication? 

A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? Round to the nearest whole number. ____ tablet(s)

The nurse is reviewing serum levels of a client who is taking lithium. What range does the nurse interpret as appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a 68-year-old patient with a long history of use of St. John’s Wort. The patient has also just been ordered the following medications. Which of the following medications should the nurse question? 

The nurse is assisting in the care of a 28-year-old woman who has been seen by a psychologist for depression. The woman is interested in starting treatment with bupropion (Wellbutrin SR). Which of the following factors would indicate this plan should be questioned?