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A nurse is reviewing the function of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system before assessing a client with hypertension. Place these events in the function of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system in the order that they occur.A) Renin is released by juxtaglomerular cells.B) Blood pressure increases due to vasoconstriction.C) Angiotensinogen is converted to angiotensin I.D) Low blood pressure is detected.E) Angiotensin II reacts with blood vessel receptors.

A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride (0.9% NaCl) 1.5L IV to infuse over 6 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 20 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? Follow rounding rules. (Type the numerical answer only, no label).

This question is worth 2 extra credit points. Jessica Rabbit was just admitted and is to be started on clarithromycin using the pediatric dosing recommendations below.  She is 10 years old and weighs 58.8 lbs. How many mg/day should Jessica receive based on the recommendations below? Type numeric answer only, no label.

Match the following respiratory system related drug classes with their prototype drug:

The nurse administers doxycycline, an antibiotic known to cause gastritis. When the client reports abdominal discomfort after taking the medication, the nurse should classify this discomfort as what type of adverse effect?

A client presents to the clinic and is diagnosed with acute sinusitis. To promote sinus drainage, what medication might be ordered?

A client is being treated for dehydration and asks the nurse how the body maintains proper fluid composition and volume. The nurse should describe which regulatory mechanisms? Select all that apply.

A nurse is assessing the client’s home medication use. After listening to the client list current medications, the nurse asks what priority follow up question?

The nurse is providing drug teaching to a client who is prescribed captopril. What drug-specific adverse effect will the nurse include in the drug teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client taking multiple drugs and is concerned about a possible drug–drug interaction. How should the nurse best avoid a drug–drug interaction?