Which factor takes priority in considering drug dosing for children?
A female client has been prescribed atorvastatin 20mg daily…
A female client has been prescribed atorvastatin 20mg daily for high cholesterol. The client asks what do do if she decides to become pregnant. What is the best response by the nurse?
A client with Type 2 Diabetes is started on the medication g…
A client with Type 2 Diabetes is started on the medication glipizide. Which of the following statements by the client causes concern?
The nurse is caring for a client with a peptic ulcer who has…
The nurse is caring for a client with a peptic ulcer who has a new prescription for sucralfate. How should the nurse administer this medication for the best results?
Which clients below may be prescribed a loop diuretic based…
Which clients below may be prescribed a loop diuretic based on their diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
A client with a duodenal ulcer is diagnosed with H. pylori i…
A client with a duodenal ulcer is diagnosed with H. pylori infection. The physician prescribed Amoxicillin, Pantoprazole, and Clarithromycin. Which statement made by the nurse correctly explains the purpose of these medications?
A client taking Tamsulosin returns to the outpatient departm…
A client taking Tamsulosin returns to the outpatient department for a follow-up. Which of the following statements made by the client indicates the need for additional data?
A client is taking digoxin. What medication on the client’s…
A client is taking digoxin. What medication on the client’s medication list increases the client’s risk of experiencing digoxin toxicity?
A type 2 diabetic is admitted into the medical-surgical unit…
A type 2 diabetic is admitted into the medical-surgical unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia. The client’s usual oral diabetes medication has been discontinued, and insulin SQ will be administered for glucose control. Why has this change been made?
A client with a known heart condition is prescribed an antib…
A client with a known heart condition is prescribed an antibiotic before a dental procedure. What type of antibiotic therapy is this considered?