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The healthcare provider prescribes acetaminophen elixir (Tylenol elixir) 600 mg PO q6 hours for an adult client experiencing pain associated with maxillofacial surgery. The bottle is labeled 500 mg/15 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? _____

A patient who has been taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is complaining of “feeling so badly” when he started taking an over-the-counter St. John’s wort herbal product at home. The nurse suspects that he is experiencing serotonin syndrome. Which of these are symptoms of serotonin syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

A client with diabetes mellitus type 1 is found unresponsive in the hospital. Which nursing action is a priority?

Which are appropriate considerations when the nurse is assessing the learning needs of a patient? (Select all that apply.)

A 14-year-old patient has been treated for asthma for almost 4 months. Two weeks ago, she was given salmeterol, a long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist as part of her medication regimen. However, her mother has called the clinic to report that it does not seem to work when her daughter is having an asthma attack. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse provides medication education for a client receiving lovastatin. Which information is most important for the nurse to include?

Levothyroxine (Synthroid) has been prescribed for a patient with hypothyroidism. The nurse provides information to the patient about the medication and tells the patient to contact the prescriber if which potential adverse effect occurs? (Select all that apply.)

A pituitary drug is prescribed for a patient with a hormone deficiency, and the nurse provides instructions about the medication. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further instruction?

A patient is taking fludrocortisone (Florinef), a corticosteroid, for Addison’s disease, and his wife is concerned about all of the problems that may occur with this therapy. When teaching them about therapy with this drug, the nurse will include which information?

Some people cannot digest milk products because they lack a specific enzyme. Which enzyme would be used to break down the lactose in milk?