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What is the most important goal of care for the client who is receiving ondansetron (Zofran).  

The daughter of a patient, recently diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s disease, asks the nurse why the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor tacrine (Cognex) has been prescribed for her mother.  Which is the nurse’s best response?  

Side effects associated with antihistamines and anticholinergics include which of the following?  

A client is given a prescription for cefazolin (Kefzol).  The client is asking questions about the drug.  What information is important to put in the teaching plan?  

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is prescribed Ceftriaxone (Rocephin). What should the nurse identify as common side effects associated with this drug?

Many systems are affected by anticancer agents. When the health care provider plans the client’s care, which system has the most serious side effect of these medications?  

During the admission interview, a client states ‘I am allergic to penicillin.” What is the nurse’s first response?    

Many systems are affected by anticancer agents. When the health care provider plans the client’s care, which system has the most serious side effect of these medications?  

During the admission interview, a client states ‘I am allergic to penicillin.” What is the nurse’s first response?    

Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) is prescribed for a client with a 24-hour total fluid intake of 1800, and less than 30/mL an hour output.  Which is the desired effect of this medication?