A patient is being discharged home on a tetracycline (Doxycycline) for treatment of pneumonia. Which statement by the patient indicates they understood the education material?
The nurse notes that a client in a long-term care facility i…
The nurse notes that a client in a long-term care facility is receiving a daily dose of furosemide. The nurse writes in the care plan to monitor which parameter on a daily basis?
A client taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation requests ib…
A client taking warfarin for atrial fibrillation requests ibuprofen for back pain. What is the nurse’s best response?
Ciprofloxacin is prescribed for the client with a diagnosis…
Ciprofloxacin is prescribed for the client with a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia. The client needs to take the medication for 10 days, and the nurse reinforces instructions to the client about the medication. Which statement by the client best indicates an understanding of the medication instructions?
A client taking atorvastatin reports generalized muscle pain…
A client taking atorvastatin reports generalized muscle pain and weakness. Laboratory results show elevated creatine kinase (CK). What is the nurse’s priority action?
A patient has been prescribed budesonide metered dose inhale…
A patient has been prescribed budesonide metered dose inhaler (MDI), which of the following is important for the nurse to mention?
A 25- year-old female patient with pneumonia is prescribed D…
A 25- year-old female patient with pneumonia is prescribed Doxycycline. What question is important to ask the patient prior to administration of this medication?
A client receiving IV penicillin suddenly reports itching an…
A client receiving IV penicillin suddenly reports itching and throat tightness. The nurse notes facial flushing and hives.Which action should the nurse take FIRST?
A client takes lisinopril and spironolactone. Which lab valu…
A client takes lisinopril and spironolactone. Which lab value is most concerning?
A client receiving IV vancomycin for pneumonia reports ringi…
A client receiving IV vancomycin for pneumonia reports ringing in the ears and difficulty hearing. Which action should the nurse take?