A patient sustains a significant blood loss secondary to a trauma. The nurse anticipates using which fluid to best replace the losses?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a high dose of intravenous azithromycin (Zithromax) to threat an infection.  The patient is also taking oxycodone/acetaminophen (Percocet) for a pain.  The nurse should review which lab values when monitoring for azithromycin (Zithromax) side effects.

The nurse receives a Lithium level of 2.0 mEq/L (therapeutic range- 0.6 – 1.2 mEq/L)  from the lab on a patient who was admitted last night. The next action should be

The patient is taking omeprazole (Prilosec) for an erosive GERD.  The nurse knows omeprazole (Prilosec):

The nurse is preparing to administer an antibiotic to a patient who has been receiving the antibiotic for 3 days after a culture was obtained.  The nurse notes increased redness and swelling, and the patient has a persistent high fever of 100.8 degrees F.  What is the nurse’s next action?

The nurse knows that MAO inhibitors, sometimes used to treat depression:

Which group of patients should use antacids containing sodium with extreme caution?         

A patient is admitted after experiencing vomiting and diarrhea for several days.  The provider orders intravenous Lactated Ringer’s solution (a crystalloid, isotonic fluid containing electrolytes).  The nurse understands that this fluid is given for which purpose?

A patient who has epilepsy will begin an anticonvulsant medication. The patient ask the nurse how long the medication will be necessary?

An older woman has urgent urinary incontinence related to an overactive bladder. Which medication does the nurse expect the provider to order?