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A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes and is experiencing nausea due to gastroparesis. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?

A client has been given a prescription for benzonatate. Which observation would the nurse look for to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?

The provider prescribes lithium 350mg by mouth three times a day. The pharmacy dispensed 100mg tabs. How many tablets will the nurse administer with each dose? Round to the nearest first decimal space and enter the number only. [BLANK-1]

Some medications are administered to the client using the transdermal route. The nurse recalls that these medications are absorbed in which manner?

The provider orders heparin to infuse at 1250 units/hr for a client diagnosed with Pulmonary embolism. Heparin is available in strength 25,000 units in 500 mL of NS. How many mL/hr will the nurse set the infusion pump? Enter the number only. [BLANK-1]

The nurse teaching a client about theophylline will include the identification of which common side effects?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is about to start taking psyllium to treat constipation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)

A community health is conducting a health promotion session with a group from a local senior’s center. The nurse has addressed the issue of laxative overuse in this population. The nurse should highlight what consequence of the overuse of laxatives?

A client complains of diarrhea after taking magnesium hydroxide for his indigestion. What is the best response by the nurse?

A client is scheduled to receive an oral dose of pseudoephedrine. Which outcome would the nurse expect as a result of the administration of this medication?