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A nurse working in radiology administers iodine to a client who is having a computed tomography (CT) scan. The nurse working on the oncology unit administers chemotherapy to clients who have cancer. At the Public Health Department, a nurse administers a measles–mumps–rubella (MMR) vaccine to a 14-month-old child as a routine immunization. Which branch of pharmacology best describes the actions of all three nurses?  

A nurse is admitting a patient who reports, “I’m allergic to penicillin.” Before administering any antibiotics, what question should the nurse ask next?

The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed drug to a client with a history of renal disease. Why should the nurse anticipate administering a lower dose than for a client with healthy kidneys?

A nurse is caring for a client who has had part of their small intestine removed due to cancer. They have also now developed hypertension and has been prescribed a new medication to decrease their blood pressure. While planning the client’s care, the nurse should consider a possible alteration in which aspect of pharmacokinetics?

A nurse is responsible for maintaining an accurate count and record of the controlled substances on the nursing unit. This nursing action is regulated by which U.S. law or agency?

A client asks a nurse whether over-the-counter (OTC) drugs have any disadvantages. What would the nurse state as potential disadvantages? Select all that apply.

A client prescribed an oral antihistamine for itching asks, “When will I start to feel relief, and how long will the medication last?” Which pharmacokinetic concepts should the nurse consider when responding? Select all that apply.

A nurse is concerned that a client has not been adherent with their antihypertensive medication because the patient’s blood pressure remains elevated. What is the best therapeutic response by the nurse?

Which positions of the involved lower extremity are most detrimental to a patient with hemiplegia?

Larvae that have short thoracic legs and pseudopods are