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The nurse is assessing for the effect of ondansetron (Zofran) given IV. What is the best indicator of the medication being effective?

The patient has been ordered levothyroxine (Synthroid) for hypothyroidism. Teaching by the nurse should include: (Select all that apply)

The CDC has identified ways to prevent resistance. Select the top methods of preventing resistance that nurses need to teach. (Select all that apply)

Of the following antibiotics, identify which ones need a peak and trough level obtained before administering due to their toxic effects on the renal and auditory systems. (Select all that apply)

The patient has been newly prescribed Levetiracetam (Keppra) for the treatment of partial seizures. The nurse includes which of the following instructions in discharge teaching? (Select all that apply)

Education for a patient prescribed Nitroglycerine sublingual includes: (Select all that apply)

Your client is ordered metoprolol 100 mg PO every day at 0900. Upon checking the client’s vital signs: BP 92/54, HR 45, RR 24, SaO2 95. What is your next step in the administration process of this drug? 

The patient is to receive 2mg of ondansetron (Zofran). How many mL will you administer? (Write number only) 

A physician has ordered Fentanyl IV every 6 hours as needed for pain to a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware this drug has a high abuse potential. The Drug Enforcement Agency would categorize this medication as what type of medication? 

The novice nurse knows that during the assessment phase of the Nursing Process, the nurse will complete which action?