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The skin discoloration most likely to suggest physical abuse is __________.

A client is about to start taking tramadol (Ultram), a centrally acting nonopioid, to treat moderate pain. Which of the following instructions should you include when talking with the client about taking this drug.

The nurse is providing patient teaching about the oral bisphosphonate alendronate. Which statement by the patient indicates a good understanding of when this drug should be taken?

A nurse teaches a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol (Zyloprim), an anti-gout medication. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following adverse drug reactions? (Select all that apply.)

A 6-year-old child who has chickenpox also has a fever of 102.9° F (39.4° C). The child’s mother asks the nurse if she should use aspirin to reduce fever. What is the best response by the nurse?

A client arrives at the emergency room immediately following an acetaminophen overdose. Which drug should you prepare to administer?

Identify which drugs treat osteoporosis. (Select all that apply.)

An opioid agonist is prescribed for a patient who has had surgery. The nurse informs the patient that which common adverse effects can occur with this medication? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is providing education to a patient who will begin taking alendronate [Fosamax], a bisphosphonate. Which complication should the patient be instructed to report immediately?

A 10-year-old child has an order for Morphine 0.05 mg/kg IV every 3 hours PRN for pain.  The patient weighs 90 lbs.  The morphine comes in a 2 mg/mL vial.  How many mL will you administer?