The nurse is preparing to administer meperidine (Demerol), an opioid analgesic, and promethazine (Phenergan), which is an antiemetic and antihistamine. When given together, the clinical effect of sedation for these two drugs is greater than the sum of the individual effects when given alone. This is an example of:
When should a medication reconciliation be completed? (Selec…
When should a medication reconciliation be completed? (Select all that apply.)
The nurse gives medication to a patient with a history of li…
The nurse gives medication to a patient with a history of liver disease. The nurse will monitor this patient for
A patient with a peanut allergy comes to the ER with symptom…
A patient with a peanut allergy comes to the ER with symptoms of anaphylactic shock. Which treatment would the medical team initiate? (Select all that apply.)
Ordered: carvedilol 12.5 mg PO daily, for a patient with hea…
Ordered: carvedilol 12.5 mg PO daily, for a patient with heart failure. Available:How many tablets will the nurse prepare?
A nurse is completing an incident after a medication. What i…
A nurse is completing an incident after a medication. What information should not be included in the report?
Ordered: Lanoxin 0.25 mg PO daily, for a patient with heart…
Ordered: Lanoxin 0.25 mg PO daily, for a patient with heart failure.Available:How many tablets will the nurse prepare?
Order: erythromycin 350 mg, PO, q8h.Available: erythromycin…
Order: erythromycin 350 mg, PO, q8h.Available: erythromycin estolate 250 mg/5 mLHow many mL will be given per dose?
Ordered: dexamethasone 500 mcg PO bid, for a patient with a…
Ordered: dexamethasone 500 mcg PO bid, for a patient with a severe inflammatory condition.Available:How many tablets will the nurse prepare?
Order: amoxicillin (Amoxil) 250 mg, PO, q8hAvailable: 250 mg…
Order: amoxicillin (Amoxil) 250 mg, PO, q8hAvailable: 250 mg per 5 mL