Author: Anonymous

A client is prescribed phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for a urinary tract infection. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the purpose of this medication?

A client receiving IV ondansetron (Zofran) reports feeling palpitations and lightheaded shortly after the medication is administered. What should the nurse suspect?

The healthcare provider prescribes acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q8h. The medication label reads 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? Enter the numerical answer only in the blank. Do not include a label. [BLANK-1] mL

A client taking medication for hypertension tells the nurse, “I’ve had this dry cough that won’t go away.” Which medication would the nurse suspect is responsible?

A patient prescribed propranolol has a history of hypertension, migraines, seasonal allergies, and asthma. Current vital signs included BP 118/65, HR 65, Respirations 18/min, Temp 98.7F, SPO2 98% on Room Air. Which finding is a contraindication to receiving this medication?

A nurse is teaching a client about ibuprofen (Motrin). The nurse instructs the client to take the medication with food. The client asks, “Why do I need to take it with food?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The healthcare provider prescribes prednisone 35 mg PO daily. The pharmacy dispenses 10 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? Enter the numerical answer only in the blank. Do not include a label. [BLANK-1] tablet(s)

A client is receiving amphotericin B (AmBisome) therapy to treat a life-threatening fungal pneumonia. Which laboratory value is the priority for the nurse to monitor?

The nurse should question a prescription for pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) for a client with which condition?

A client tells the nurse, “I take acetaminophen (Tylenol) several times a day.” Which laboratory finding would cause the nurse to question administering the medication?