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Mrs. Smith is having surgery tomorrow am.  The doctor writes an order that she can have her am meds with sips of water at 5am.  Her meds include hydrochlorthiazide.  The nurse’s best course of action is to give the meds as ordered at 5am.

Patients who are allergic to trimethoprim/Sulfametoxazole (Bactrim) may have a cross-sensitivity to hydrochlorthiazide.

Mr. Doe is receiving Digoxin.  Which of the following is not a symptom of digoxin toxicity?

Drugs which increase the effect of insulin include all of the following except?

Nurse Tim administers a peripherally-acting muscle relaxant to a patient with a spinal cord injury for his spasms.  Which drug does the nurse administer?

Mrs. Doe has a new onset of atrial fibrillation.  Which medication might the nurse expect to see ordered for this?

Those of which descent experience more adverse effects of lithium and may need a smaller dose?

Observational studies have demonstrated an association between systemic use of fluoroquinolones and aortic aneurysm or dissection.

Tea, cola drinks and coffee are considered part of the herbal or dietary supplements on a medication history.

One  Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminder is that cough and cold medications should not be used in children younger than what age?