A nurse in a provider’s office is preparing to teach a middle adult client who has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome an Hba1c of 6.5%. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to teach the client abou
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A nurse in a provider’s office is preparing to teach a middle adult client who has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome an Hba1c of 6.5%. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to teach the client about first?
METFORMIN
A nurse is reviewing a client’s laboratory results before administering furosemide 40mg IB bolus. For which of the following values should the nurse withhold the medication and contact the provider?
POTASSIUM 2.5 mEq
A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an indication of an allergic reaction following the injection?
Urticaria
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has heroin toxicity. The client is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and a respiratory rate of 6/min. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
B. Naloxone
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who wants to begin taking oral contraceptives. The nurse should identify that which of the following client medications will interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives?
A. Carbamazepine
A nurse is assessing a client's vital signs prior to the administration of PO digoxin. The client's BP is 144/86 mm Hg, heart rate 55/min, and respiratory rate is 20/min. The nurse should withhold the medication and contact the provider for which of the following findings?
C. Heart Rate
A nurse at a clinic is providing follow-up care to a client who is taking fluoxetine for depression. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
B. Sexual dysfunction
A nurse is teaching a client about warfarin. The client asks if they can take aspirin while taking the warfarin. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
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