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The nurse should always wear gloves when handling nitroglycerin to prevent which of the following very common adverse effects?

Oral metoprolol has been prescribed for a resident of a long-term care facility who has a diagnosis of hypertension. Which of the following assessment findings would prompt the nurse to withhold a scheduled dose of the drug?  Select all that apply.

The nurse knows that which of the following best describes the concept of pharmacodynamics?

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?