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Once a new drug is​ approved, the FDA requires the drug manufacturer to monitor the drug in the market for previously unknown effects. This portion of the new drug program occurs in which​ phase?

A practical nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client taking fluticasone, a corticosteroid inhaler, and albuterol, a Beta 2 Agonist inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

In the treatment of acute​ glaucoma, which classifications of drugs are most​ useful?

A client in a long-term care facility is found unresponsive with a blood glucose level of 37. The practical nurse administers glucagon by intramuscular injection. What action will the nurse take to promote safety for this client after administration? 

Write a short definition for Adrenergic Agonist.

The practical nurse is caring for a client of African American descent. The client is receiving a prescription for an antihypertensive medication. Which medication would be most effective with this client?

A client is being treated for helicobacter pylori with pantoprazole, amoxicillin, and bismuth subsalicylate. The LPN knows the purpose of pantoprazole is?

This defines professional nursing and Nursing Standards of Practice the LPN operates under. It defines the scope of practice.

A drug effect that occurs in an individual that is opposite of the intended effect is known as?

A client has been ordered gemfibrozil for hyperlipidemia. The nurse will first validate the order with the health care provider if the client reports a history of what disorder?