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A patient Is taking an SSRI for depression and started using St. John’s wort, an herbal product. The patient says “Now I feel really weird.” The nurse realizes the patient is experiencing serotonin syndrome. Which of the following are symptoms of serotonin syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse teaches the patient on calcium channel blockers about what important topic? 

An adult has been using temazepam (Restoril) for difficulty with falling asleep. He calls the nurse and says he sleeps well, but the next day he feels “sluggish.” What statement by the nurse is correct?

When administering a new drug to a patient, the nurse notes it is highly protein bound. The patient’s albumin (plasma protein) level is normal. The nurse would expect what to happen because the drug is protein bound?

When giving a medication, the patient states, “I haven’t seen that color of pill before. Are you sure this pill is for me?” The nurse rechecks the medication administration record and verifies that it is listed. Which is the nurse’s best action?

The medication order states “Administer ondansetron (Zofran) 6 mg, 20 minutes before beginning chemotherapy to prevent nausea.” The nurse sees that the route is missing. What is the appropriate action by the nurse?

The nurse would observe the patient receiving dronabinol (Marinol) for which adverse effects? Select All That Apply

Seasonal allergies are causing  a patient to have a runny nose, and post nasal drip. The patient states ” I tried benadryl but it made me too drowsy,” Which antihistamine would the advice nurse recommend for this patient?

 The nurse assesses the patient on antibiotics for what common, potentially serious, adverse effect?

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)i s being used for smoking-cessation. What would be appropriate concepts for the nurse to teach this patient?  (Select all that apply.)