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A nurse is giving a client prescribed magnesium hydroxide a magnesium-based antacid for heartburn. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for with this type of antacid?

A client is being prepared for a colonoscopy. The nurse expects which laxative to be used as preparation for this procedure?

Clients with type 1 diabetes may require which of the following changes to their daily routine during periods of infection?

A client is admitted with a dysrhythmia. The provider prescribes propranolol. Which statement by the client requires the nurse to hold the ordered dose and notify the physician for further orders?

The practical nurse is caring for a client on hemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease. The nurse knows that which medication is given to stimulate production of red blood cells to treat anemia for a client with this condition?

Digoxin helps the heart pump more efficiently by altering the inotropic, chronotropic, and dromotropic actions of the heart. Select all the options below that accurately describe these actions created by Digoxin:  (Select all that apply.)

The nurse administers prednisone for a client who is diagnosed with progressive COPD. The nurse explains to the client that prednisone will help the patient to feel better. What is the intended effect of prednisone?

The practical nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about a prescription for diphenhydramine. Which teaching point would be important to include with this medication?

The nurse is caring for a client receiving morphine sulfate 10 mg IV push when necessary for pain. The LPN found the patient obtunded with a respiratory rate of 8/minute. Which medication would the LPN expect the nurse to prepare to administer to treat these symptoms?

Which clients below would likely be prescribed a loop diuretic based on their diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)