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A 72-year-old client has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and will begin treatment with tamsulosin. The client admits that he is skeptical about the drug’s ability to relieve his distressing symptoms. The nurse should respond in what way?

A client has been prescribed alendronate. Which instruction should the client be given regarding the administration of this medication?

You are teaching the patient about the use of insulin to treat Type 1 diabetes mellitus. For which of the following types of insulin should you tell the client to expect a peak effect 1-5 hours after administration?

A client with a complex medical history is considering the use of oral contraceptives. The nurse should be aware that many antibiotics and antiseizure medications cause what effect when combined with oral contraceptives?

A client’s low ionized calcium levels have necessitated an infusion of an IV calcium preparation. During the administration of this medication, the nurse should prioritize what assessment?

A 70-year-old man has enjoyed good overall health for all of his adult life, but he has been recently been suffering with urinary frequency and dribbling that has culminated in a diagnosis of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). As a result, the client has been prescribed finasteride (Proscar). When teaching the client about possible adverse effects, the nurse mentions he may experience the following. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

A 64 year old female with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma will soon begin treatment with methotrexate. The nurse advises the patient to be vigilant for the following possible complications of methotrexate treatment. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

A client with peptic ulcer disease is admitted to the surgical unit after right hip surgery. Which medication used to treat the postoperative pain is contraindicated in this client?

The nurse teaches a patient with mild hyperthyroidism that Propylthiouracil (PTU) works in the following way:  

A terminally ill cancer client has developed worsening constant pain. What is the best medication regimen for this patient?