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A client with a duodenal ulcer caused by H. pylori infection is prescribed amoxicillin, pantoprazole, and clarithromycin. What should the nurse emphasize when explaining the purpose of these medications?

In the older adult, a reduction in hepatic metabolism can decrease first-pass metabolism and can prolong drug half-life, thus leading to which nursing concern?

The nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin. Prior to administration which assessment would be a priority for the nurse?

A client with bipolar disorder is taking lithium and experiencing diarrhea and vomiting. The LPN understands the next action should be to:

The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about a new prescription for famotidine, due to an ulcer diagnosis. Which statement by the client demonstrates to the nurse that the client understands instructions regarding the use of this medication? 

An expected outcome for a client with benign prostatic hypertrophy, who is on an alpha-blocking agent, would be: 

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?