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A nurse cares for a patient who follows a strict vegetarian diet due to cultural and religious beliefs. The prescribed medication contains gelatin, which the patient cannot consume. How should the nurse approach this situation to respect the patient’s cultural beliefs while ensuring effective treatment?

What is the primary purpose of the “five rights” of medication administration? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is administering a new medication to a patient who does not speak English. The patient appears confused and hesitant about taking the medication. How should the nurse proceed to ensure ethical and effective care?

21. When verifying the “right time” in medication administration, which of the following should the nurse consider?

A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 50 mg PO at bedtime for allergies. Available is diphenhydramine liquid 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A patient is taking an herbal remedy used to treat insomnia and anxiety. The nurse knows that the following remedy can treat insomnia and anxiety, but may cause severe liver damage and should not be used with CNS depressants?

A quality control nurse knows common causes of medication errors in the healthcare setting include: (Select all that apply)

The nurse is discussing the use of over-the-counter medications with a patient. What advantages of using over-the-counter drugs will the nurse discuss?

  Match the indicated structures of the respiratory zone.

Match the indicated structures of the oral cavity with the correct term.