A client who has been diagnosed with Addison’s Disease is being treated with hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef). Which of the following best describes the pharmacotherapeutic action of this medication for this patient?

The nurse is teaching a client about their medication regimen which inlcudes Regular and NPH insulin. Why is it important for the nurse to discuss the importance of the peak action for each of these medications. 

Which medication is classified as a non-insulin,  injectable , incretin mimetic?

A parent of a child asks the nurse :  ” The doctor has ordered somatotropin (Genotropin) for my son, how will this drug work ?”   Which statement by the nurse best describes the mechanism of action of this drug?

The nurse is preparing to administer desmopressin (DDAVP) to a client. The nurse knows that this client must be observed carefully for which serious adverse effect of this medication?

Which medication is a “newer” antiepileptic drug , classified as broad-spectrum; that utilizes all four mechanisms of action to prevent seizures: potentiates GABA, Blocks Sodium channels, Blocks Calcium channels, Blocks receptors for glutamate

The nurse is teaching the client with diabetes about the following insulin medication, glargine (Lantus).  Which statement is appropriate to be included in the teaching plan?

When an older female patient complains about painful intercourse, the nurse assesses the probable cause is

The older adult female patient is concerned about incontinence when she sneezes. The nurse explains that this type of incontinence is called

The post-menopausal woman is asking the nurse about the risk of osteoporosis and how to find out if she is at risk. The nurse tells her the best test for this is