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Many patients often use over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Which statement would reflect accurate understanding of over-the-counter medications.

An anticoagulant has been prescribed for a patient. What adverse effect would be important for the nurse to assess?

A patient is taking Maalox frequently for acid indigestion.  What would the nurse specifically assess for?

 A patient who is receiving an opioid, Morphine Sulfate. What would be the nurse’s priority assessments?

A nurse should assess the patient who is receiving an immunosuppressive medication for what adverse side effect?

The health care provider has ordered intravenous injections of a narcotic hydromorphone every 4 hours as needed for pain. What is the drug category  for this narcotic which has high abuse potential?

Guaifenesin is prescribed to help loosen secretions in a patient with sinus infection. The patient calls the nurse help desk line and states ” I think I am having  a reaction to the medication.” What would the nurse recognize as adverse reactions to this drug? (Select all that apply.)

Beginning in the eighteenth century, [BLANK-1] developed in Europe and the Americas. New urban sites such as libraries, cafes, coffeehouses, salons, taverns, lodges, and clubs provided urbanites with novel spaces and institutions where open debate could occur. These new spaces tended to be open to men only (with few exceptions) and facilitated debates about political issues, philosophy, science, and current events. These new sites tangibly catalyzed the Atlantic Revolutions and the Enlightenment.

The nurse overfills a liquid medication into a medication cup. What is the nurse’s best action at this time?

After reviewing medication orders. What drug order will the nurse need to clarify with the health care provider?