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A client experiences a sudden episode of severe anxiety. Of these medications listed in the client’s medical record, which is the most appropriate to give PRN to relieve these symptoms?

True or False: A ban on certain fast food establishments in Los Angeles resulted in a large reduction of fast food restaurants, but despite this, was unsuccessful in reducing obesity in the community.

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Read the above instructions. The Prompt will be displayed on the projector. Be sure to “ENTER” twice at the end of each paragraph to create space between each.

Your patient is receiving heparin 5000 units subcutaneous BID for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis (before a clot occurs).  What priority lab level would you check prior to administering the medication in addition to the Hemoglobin (Hgb) level?

A 23 year-old-female presents to urgent care with three days of fatigue and body aches. She states that she has been unable to sleep due to a cough and has not felt like eating much.  She denies any allergies to medications and is allergic to shellfish.  Vital Signs: Temperature: 102 F (97.5-99.5 F) Pulse: 90 bpm (60-100 bpm) Respiratory Rate: 16 (12-20) Blood Pressure: 132/82 (

True or False:  A patient that is newly prescribed apixaban (Eliquis) should be educated to not take naproxen (Aleve).

A patient presents to the emergency room (ER) after taking 3 doses of nitroglycerin sublingual (Nitrostat) for angina (chest pain).  You know that one of the expected side effects of this medication is hypotension.  You decide to ask the pharmacist, who is at the patient’s bedside, if they are aware of the three early symptoms of hypotension.  They respond correctly by stating:  Note: Full credit can only be obtained by selecting only all correct choices.

A patient is receiving mannitol (Osmitrol) due to the diagnosis of increased intracranial pressure (IOP).  The patient’s family member asks the nursing student to discuss the medication mannitol (Osmitrol).  Which statement by the nursing student would warrant the nurse to intervene and provide correction?

A patient was prescribed ipratropium (Atrovent) two weeks ago. She contacts her primary care office and notifies the nurse that she is going to stop it because of the bitter taste in her mouth after using the medication. What is the best response by the nurse?