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A patient with type 2 diabetes is taking Glucophage (metformin). The provider adds Glucotrol (glipizide) because blood glucose remains elevated. The patient asks why a second medication is needed. Which response by the nurse is best?

Which adverse effect is most strongly associated with valproic acid?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has symptomatic orthostatic hypotension and is prescribed midodrine. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

Glucagon and insulin are classified as which type of substances?

A patient taking antibiotics develops mild diarrhea. Which supplement may help support normal intestinal flora? A patient taking antibiotics develops diarrhea. Which medication or supplement should the nurse recognize as a probiotic that may help support normal intestinal flora?

A nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a traumatic open wound that appears infected. The nurse suspects a possible bacterial infection. Which organism is a possible cause of the wound infection?

A nurse is teaching a patient who has asthma and is prescribed salmeterol. Which statement by the patient indicates correct understanding?

A nurse is teaching a patient about albuterol. Which statement best describes how this medication works?

A nurse is teaching a patient who has been prescribed Glucophage (metformin) for type 2 diabetes. Which is a common side effect of this medication?

A nurse is preparing to administer Rocephin (ceftriaxone) to a patient diagnosed with gonorrhea. The nurse knows that Rocephin belongs to which antibiotic class?