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Which of the following clients would benefit most from the administration of a mucolytic like Dornase alfa?

A client presents with a serum theophylline level of 24 mcg/mL. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize as a sign of drug toxicity?

A client with a new outbreak of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)-2 is prescribed an antiviral medication, acyclovir. To ensure maximum efficacy of episodic therapy, the nurse should instruct the client to begin the medication within what timeframe of symptom onset?

A nurse is teaching a client about a new prescription for risedronate. The client asks why they must wait 30 minutes after breakfast to take the delayed-release form. What is the correct rationale?

A client prescribed prednisone for a COPD exacerbation should be instructed to stop the medication immediately if they develop signs of a respiratory infection, because corticosteroids worsen infections.

To ensure adherence and prevent the development of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, which strategy is most effective for a client who has historically struggled with medication compliance?

IV vancomycin 1500 mg ordered to infuse over 30 minutes causes the client’s face and neck to become red and flushed 5 minutes into the infusion. Which analysis is most accurate?

A client has been taking high-dose prednisone for an autoimmune flare for one month. The provider writes an order to “taper the dose over two weeks.” Why is tapering necessary?

A client with a history of a true anaphylactic reaction to penicillin is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which antibiotic class should the nurse question if prescribed, due to the highest risk of cross-sensitivity?

A client with seasonal allergic rhinitis asks whether to take fexofenadine or diphenhydramine. The client is a school bus driver. Which analysis best guides the recommendation?