Blog

A single-dose vial of hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) 100 mg reconstituted to a total of 2 mL is available. The client has an order for 70 mg IM q12h.  How many milliliters should be administered for a single dose? [dose] mL  

A client is taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for arthritis of the knees and hips. Which of the following diseases may be a result of cellular destruction of the gastrointestinal tract secondary to chronic use of this medication?

The nurse knows to administer insulin lispro at which time?

The nurse knows that which of the following is a benefit of administering medications by parenteral route?

A client who was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1972 was prescribed chlorpromazine. The client has been taking the medication for more than 40 years.  Which adverse effect will the client most likely experience?

Which of the following statements by the client using a fluticasone metered dose inhaler indicates correct understanding of client teaching?

A nurse has taught an adult client about the fact that guaifenesin is not necessarily an effective way of liquefying secretions.  To help liquefy the client’s secretions, the nurse should encourage which of the following measures?

The provider orders benztropine mesylate.  What disease process would contraindicate the administration of this medication?

30 mg of chlorpromazine (Thorazine) IM is prescribed once. The available Thorazine vial has a concentration of 25 mg/mL.  How many milliliters should be administered for this dose?  [dose] mL

A Keller arthroplasty or McKeever procedure is performed to treat which of the following?