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The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about a new prescription for famotidine, due to an ulcer diagnosis. Which statement by the client demonstrates to the nurse that the client understands instructions regarding the use of this medication? 

An expected outcome for a client with benign prostatic hypertrophy, who is on an alpha-blocking agent, would be: 

A female client has been prescribed atorvastatin 20mg daily for high cholesterol. The client asks what do do if she decides to become pregnant. What is the best response by the nurse?

The client is receiving fentanyl patch for control of chronic cancer pain. The nurse reviews the medication administration record (MAR). Which of the following medications when taken at the same time can cause an adverse effect when taken with fentanyl?

The nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a sulfonamide for treatment of a urinary tract infection. To monitor the client for the most severe response to sulfonamide therapy, the nurse will assess for what?

A nurse is administering a daily dose of gentamicin at 1000. At which time should lab obtain the client’s blood sample to determine the trough level?

Some clients who take ACE Inhibitors may develop angioedema. What signs and symptoms will you teach the client to recognize that can present with this adverse reaction?

The nurse plans to administer which medication in order to decrease the flushing reaction of niacin?

A post-op client with a PRN order for pain medication asks for a dose. After the nurse gets the codeine pill from the medication system, the client states they will save it until later. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

Which of the following antibiotics is considered safe in pregnancy?