The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient with angina for whom the physician has ordered atenolol (Tenormin),a beta-adrenergic antagonist.  Which statement by the nurse is important to include?

A client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is on an insulin infusion drip. The insulin bag indicates there are 100 units of insulin in 1,000 milliliters (mL) of normal saline. Based on the client’s blood glucose reading, the client should receive 1.5 units per hour. To ensure that the client receives 1.5 units per hour, the nurse should set the pump at _____________ mL/hr.

The patient receives oral nystatin (Mycostatin) suspension for an oral candidiasis infection.  She tells the nurse that she cannot continue to “swish and swallow” because her nausea is too great.  What  is the best response by the nurse?

What is the expected outcome of using an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in allergic rhinitis?

The patient receives oral nystatin (Mycostatin) suspension for an oral candidiasis infection.  She tells the nurse that she cannot continue to “swish and swallow” because her nausea is too great.  What  is the best response by the nurse?

MATCH the following disorders with the medication used in the treatment of the disorder (use each answer only once)

What is the correct administration consideration for the patient receiving antacids such as aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL)? 

A client with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) has been placed on long-term anti-inflammatory medication for this condition. Which drug does the nurse identify as appropriate pharmacotherapy for this treatment goal?

A patient is to take furosemide (Lasix) for treatment of heart failure. The nurse knows that furosemide can cause the electrolyte imbalance:

What is the correct administration consideration for the patient receiving antacids such as aluminum hydroxide (AlternaGEL)?