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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.)

A teaching plan is being developed  for a patient receiving Lovenox (Enoxaprin) at home by their spouse. Choose the statement that reflects a measurable outcome?

What are antibiotics used to treat a patient with an ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori?

A patient has had a total hip replaced in surgery and has been placed on a PCA (patient controlled analgesia) pump.The patient’s daughter is concerned  her mother will overdose on morphine because she keeps pressing the button on her (PCA) pump. How should the nurse respond?

What is important for the nurse to teach a 25 year old woman who has been prescribed rifampin (Rifadin) as part of antitubercular therapy?

An clinic patient with peptic ulcer is receiving  Carafate (sucralfate). What would the nurse teach the patient?

The HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is a common class of drugs used to decrease cholesterol levels What adverse effect should be monitored by health care professionals?