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The nurse is planning care for a client receiving diazepam as needed for generalized anxiety disorder.  Which of the following should the nurse consider when planning this client’s care?

Which of the following is true regarding bronchodilators?

The nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin subcutaneously. The nurse is aware that the functions of both endogenous and exogenous insulin include which of the following?

The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a post-operative client discharging with a prescription for hydrocodone/acetaminophen. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

The nurse should always wear gloves when handling nitroglycerin to prevent which of the following very common adverse effects?

Oral metoprolol has been prescribed for a resident of a long-term care facility who has a diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the following assessment findings would prompt the nurse to withhold a scheduled dose of the drug?  Select all that apply.

The nurse knows that which of the following best describes the concept of pharmacodynamics?

A single-dose vial of hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) 100 mg reconstituted to a total of 2 mL is available. The client has an order for 70 mg IM q12h.  How many milliliters should be administered for a single dose? [dose] mL  

A client is taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis of the knees and hips. Which of the following diseases may be a result of cellular destruction of the gastrointestinal tract secondary to chronic use of this medication?

The nurse knows to administer insulin lispro at which time?