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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?

A client with a duodenal ulcer is diagnosed with H. pylori infection. The physician prescribed Amoxicillin, Pantoprazole, and Clarithromycin. Which statement made by the nurse correctly explains the purpose of these medications?

Which information would the nurse include when teaching a client with hypertension about metoprolol?