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A nurse is assessing a client who has been prescribed amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall) for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following assessments is most important for the nurse to perform before administering the medication?

A client with alcohol dependence is admitted for care at a local health care facility. The nurse anticipates the health care provider will most likely prescribe which medication for this client?

The nurse is evaluating the medical records of several clients and notes some are receiving both fluoroquinolone and corticosteroid therapy. The nurse concludes which client is at the greatest risk for tendonitis?

A nurse is caring for a client receiving ethambutol for tuberculosis treatment. Which of the following nursing interventions is the highest priority to prevent serious complications?

The nurse just received report on a 39-year-old African-American female for whom she will be caring. The client is diagnosed and being treated for active tuberculosis with isoniazid (INH). Which of the following will the nurse closely monitor while the client is on the regimen?

A client presents to the ED suspected to have overdosed on acetaminophen (Tylenol). Which of the following should the nurse prepare to administer?

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acetaminophen (Tylenol) for the treatment of headache pain. Which of the following are signs of possible acetaminophen toxicity? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 350 mg p.o.. Available is amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.)  Enter numerals, decimals, & commas only; do not enter unit of measurement. [BLANK-1]

A nurse is conducting a follow-up visit with a client who has been taking gemifloxacin for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia for three days. The client reports left foot pain rated at 6 out of 10 on a 0 to 10 pain-rating scale. Which is the best next action by the nurse?

A client prescribed codeine for pain relief reports constipation. The client’s last bowel movement was three days ago. What is the nurse’s best response?