You are a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) taking care…

You are a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) taking care of a patient who has been diagnosed with a complicated skin infection.  The Health Care Provider (HCP) prescribes linezolid (Zyvox).  You are aware that this antibiotic can cause a life-threatening side effect known as Serotonin Syndrome. Which sign(s) and symptom(s) would you not observe if your patient developed this side effect? (Select all that apply). Note: Full credit can only be obtained by selecting only all correct choices.

The nurse is providing preconception (before a person become…

The nurse is providing preconception (before a person becomes pregnant) teaching to a group of people who wish to become pregnant. The nurse informs the group that which pregnancy classification(s) of medications have shown no risk or evidence of fetal abnormality risk if taken while pregnant? (Select all that apply). Note: Full credit can only be obtained by selecting only all correct choices.

You receive morning handoff report on a patient that arrived…

You receive morning handoff report on a patient that arrived to the hospital yesterday able to safely take oral medications; however, overnight the patient’s condition worsened and they are now intubated (have a breathing tube) and sedated (unable to follow commands).  A feeding tube was placed for the patient to continue to receive crushed and liquid po medications.  You review the patient’s Medication Administration Record (MAR).  Which medication(s) would the nurse want to question and follow up with the pharmacist about regarding administration of oral medications through a feeding tube? (Select all that apply). Note: Full credit can only be obtained by selecting only all correct choices.   metformin (Glucophage XR) 50mg po BID pregabalin (Lyrica CR) 82.5mg po BID metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL) 25mg po daily allopurinol (Zyloprim) 100mg po daily tetracycline 250mg po daily