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After administering sulfonamides to a patient, the nurse observes the patient has developed a fever, cough, and muscular aches, as well as lesions in the form of red wheals on the neck and the mouth. The nurse interprets these findings as indicating which possible adverse reaction?

The provider orders heparin 1,200 units/hour IV continuous infusion. The pharmacy supplies heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL of D5W. At what rate (mL/hr) should the nurse set the IV pump?

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has a new prescription for theophylline. Which information obtained from the patient would prompt the nurse to consult with the healthcare provider?

A 61-year-old man is prescribed alteplase for an acute myocardial infarction. A priority nursing intervention will be to monitor for what during and after drug therapy?

A patient is receiving an antibiotic regimen for the treatment of pneumonia. After 4 days of treatment, the patient describes themselves as feeling healthy again. Which is the nurse’s best action?

A patient is using an over-the-counter nasal spray containing pseudoephedrine to treat allergic rhinitis. Which instruction about this medication would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide for the patient?

A patient comes to the health care facility reporting flulike symptoms. After a thorough assessment, the patient is diagnosed with influenza and is to receive oseltamivir. The nurse understands that this drug has been prescribed because the patient been symptomatic for less than:

A patient with bronchitis is ordered 300 mg of liquid guaifenesin every 4 hours. The container indicates that there is 200 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer per dose? Record your answer using one decimal place.

The patient has been taking atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia. The client now presents with severe weakness and states barely being able to move the extremities. The nurse suspects the client has which?

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is receiving theophylline. What should the nurse include in the patient’s teaching concerning the side effects of theophylline? Select all that apply.