Which medication places a client at highest risk for lithium toxicity?
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A client with a strong family history of substance use disor…
A client with a strong family history of substance use disorder asks why they may be at increased risk. Which response is most accurate?
A client is taking dantrolene (Dantrium). Which laboratory r…
A client is taking dantrolene (Dantrium). Which laboratory result is a priority for the nurse to assess?
A client taking lorazepam (Ativan) for 2 years reports stopp…
A client taking lorazepam (Ativan) for 2 years reports stopping the medication 3 days ago. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate?
Which client taking baclofen requires immediate intervention…
Which client taking baclofen requires immediate intervention?
A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who has…
A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who has been prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). Which nursing action is the priority to ensure safe and effective use of this medication?
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new pre…
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for alprazolam to treat anxiety. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A client with opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and…
A client with opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and nicotine dependence asks why medications are used in treatment. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
A patient prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin) for acute manic a…
A patient prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin) for acute manic agitation begins to exhibit shallow respirations and increased drowsiness. What is the priority nursing action?
A nurse should prioritize monitoring for cerebral hemorrhage…
A nurse should prioritize monitoring for cerebral hemorrhage in a client receiving: