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The nurse enters a patient’s room to administer a newly prescribed medication. The patient looks at the medication and says, “I’ve never taken that before. The last time I received a new medication, my throat swelled up and I had trouble breathing.” What should the nurse do?

The nurse is verifying a weight-based medication order for a pediatric patient. Which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

Which medication order requires clarification?

A patient receives a medication by IV in the hospital. At discharge, the medication is changed to oral (PO). The medication has a significant first-pass effect. What should the nurse expect?

Which statement about a free drug is correct?

A medication must be changed by the liver into its active form. A patient’s liver does not metabolize the medication well. What should the nurse expect?

Extra Credit — Nursing Judgment Answer the following question for 3 extra credit questions. To earn points, you need to thoroughly answer the question in full sentences.  You are preparing to give a patient their morning medications. The patient asks, “Why am I taking all of these medications?” You realize you recognize the medication names, but you are not confident you know why one of them was prescribed. Short Answer: What should you do before administering the medication, and why? Include at least three nursing actions in your response.

A 76-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease and low serum albumin is admitted for weakness and confusion. The patient takes eight prescription medications and recently started an herbal supplement recommended by a friend. Three days ago, an antibiotic was added. The nurse discovers that one medication has a narrow therapeutic index and is highly protein-bound. The patient’s serum concentration of that medication is elevated. Which explanation best accounts for the patient’s condition?

The gain control is normally set at :

The V1 lead should be placed at the :