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A patient with a newly diagnosed seizure disorder of unknown cause has been started on an antiseizure drug. The patient asks the nurse how long they will need to take the medication. Which response by the nurse best integrates the considerations involved in long-term seizure management?

A patient who is taking clopidogrel and aspirin is preparing for orthopedic surgery. The nurse will consult with the surgeon and provide which instruction to the patient?

A patient, who has intermittent claudication, has been taking 100 mg of cilostazol twice daily with meals for 2 weeks. The patient calls the clinic and reports continued pain in both legs during exercise. How will the nurse advise the patient?

A patient who is experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath is brought to the emergency department. The nurse assesses a heart rate of 98 beats per minute, bilateral lung crackles, and an oxygen saturation of 91%. What drug will the nurse expect to administer initially to this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with mild emphysema and provides teaching about the disease and how to manage symptoms for comfort. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of how to manage their symptoms and maintain comfort?

A patient admitted to the hospital has been using phenylephrine nasal spray [Neo-Synephrine], 2 sprays every 4 hours, for a week. The patient reports that the medication is not working because the nasal congestion has increased. How will the nurse manage the patient’s care?

A patient is receiving dopamine intravenously. Which drug should the nurse have available to treat extravasation and tissue necrosis?

The patient has a seizure disorder and has just discovered that she is pregnant. At her first prenatal visit, she tells the nurse, “I quit taking all of my drugs because I don’t want anything to be wrong with my baby”. What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse knows that which guidelines are followed when managing the selection of chemotherapeutic agents in combination therapy? (Select all that apply.) 

What are the primary benefits to a patient who is receiving glucocorticoids as part of a chemotherapy regimen? (Select all that apply.)