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Angioedema is a potentially life-threatening medical condition that is associated with some classes of antihypertensive medications. The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing angioedema based on which assessment finding? Select all that apply.

A client is taking atorvastatin calcium to reduce serum cholesterol. Which aspect of client teaching is most important?

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A nurse is preparing to administer spironolactone to a client. The nurse would contact the primary health care provider about the need to change the order if the client has a history of which of the following?

A patient has been prescribed Ferrous sulfate elixir to be taken daily by mouth.  Which of the following should the nurse teach the patient regarding this medication? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is providing care to a patient with congestive heart failure who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) and bumetanide. Which of the following statements indicates teaching has been effective?

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A nurse passing medications at the nursing home is supposed to provide diltiazem (Cardizem) 90 mg PO tid. The pharmacy stocks 60 mg tablets. The nurse should provide ____________________ tablets. (Round to nearest tenth)

While caring for a client who is taking cyclosporine (Sandimmune) after a cardiac transplant, the nurse is aware that it is most important to monitor for which of the following?

A patient will be undergoing surgery, during which the anesthesiologist plans to administer vecuronium. The nurse will recognize that the administration of this drug creates a need for: