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A parent says to the nurse, “The doctor prescribed ethosuximide (Zarontin) for my child, who has absence seizures.  What does this mean?”  What is the best response by the nurse?

A patient recently diagnosed with diabetes is to take metformin (Glucophage) po every morning. The nurse knows that the type of diabetes the patient has is:

Which alternative bronchodilator is often combined with albuterol as a preferred treatment of bronchospasm due to COPD, bronchitis, and emphysema?

What is the expected outcome of using an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in allergic rhinitis?

What effect does oxytocin (Pitocin) have on the patient in labor?

A patient is being treated for pinworms.  Several years ago they were given mebendazole (Vermox), and on this episode they were provided with Pin-X.  The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the patient makes which statement?

A woman brings her husband to the Emergency Department and tells the nurse that her husband had a heart attack at home yesterday. The physician plans to verify that an acute mycardial infarction (AMI) occurred and is discussing the use of reteplase (Retavase).  What is a priority assessment question for the nurse to ask for the planned intervention?

A patient is taking ferrous sulfate (Feosol) po iron therapy for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Which of the following would be expected during the course of therapy?

The nurse demonstrates understanding of the appropriate use of immuno STIMULANT pharmacotherapy such as interferon alfa-2b (Intron A) by anticipating its use in the patient with:

Which of the following statements indicates that a patient understands the reason for the need to drink approximately three liters of fluid while taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)?