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How many mg should the nurse administer per dose of ciprofloxacin to a child who weighs 44 lb?
How many mg should the nurse administer per dose of ciprofloxacin to a child who weighs 44 lb?
300 mg
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client prescribed simvastatin? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client prescribed simvastatin? (Select all that apply)
What should the nurse identify as an indication that propylthiouracil has been effective for a client with Graves' disease?
What should the nurse identify as an indication that propylthiouracil has been effective for a client with Graves' disease?
Increase in ability to focus
What action should the nurse take when administering heparin subcutaneously?
What action should the nurse take when administering heparin subcutaneously?
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What is an adverse effect a nurse should identify for a client taking fluoxetine?
What is an adverse effect a nurse should identify for a client taking fluoxetine?
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What should the client do after taking risedronate?
What should the client do after taking risedronate?
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What should a client with a gastric ulcer report while taking ranitidine?
What should a client with a gastric ulcer report while taking ranitidine?
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What indicates that a client understands the teaching about captopril?
What indicates that a client understands the teaching about captopril?
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What should the nurse do first after discovering a medication error involving atenolol and allopurinol?
What should the nurse do first after discovering a medication error involving atenolol and allopurinol?
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What adverse effect should a nurse monitor for a client prescribed metoclopramide?
What adverse effect should a nurse monitor for a client prescribed metoclopramide?
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Administration of an antibiotic can occur at which time period without requiring an incident report?
Administration of an antibiotic can occur at which time period without requiring an incident report?
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What finding should the nurse report to the provider for a client taking haloperidol?
What finding should the nurse report to the provider for a client taking haloperidol?
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What adverse effect should the nurse identify for a client receiving heparin therapy?
What adverse effect should the nurse identify for a client receiving heparin therapy?
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What can taking docusate sodium daily help minimize for a client using oral morphine?
What can taking docusate sodium daily help minimize for a client using oral morphine?
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What should the nurse instruct clients about inhaling beclomethasone for asthma?
What should the nurse instruct clients about inhaling beclomethasone for asthma?
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What documentation should the nurse enter regarding an error in administering sodium chloride?
What documentation should the nurse enter regarding an error in administering sodium chloride?
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What does aspirin do when taken with warfarin?
What does aspirin do when taken with warfarin?
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What information should the nurse provide to a client starting hydrocodone with acetaminophen?
What information should the nurse provide to a client starting hydrocodone with acetaminophen?
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Which medication should the nurse plan to administer for a client in a cholinergic crisis?
Which medication should the nurse plan to administer for a client in a cholinergic crisis?
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Which medication can interact with calcium gluconate?
Which medication can interact with calcium gluconate?
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What should the nurse document about the effectiveness of therapy for a client receiving filgrastim?
What should the nurse document about the effectiveness of therapy for a client receiving filgrastim?
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What finding indicates hypokalemia on an ECG readout?
What finding indicates hypokalemia on an ECG readout?
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Which over-the-counter medication should a client taking lithium discontinue?
Which over-the-counter medication should a client taking lithium discontinue?
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What medication should be administered for acute acetaminophen toxicity?
What medication should be administered for acute acetaminophen toxicity?
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What is required during transitions in care regarding medication reconciliation?
What is required during transitions in care regarding medication reconciliation?
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What should the nurse monitor before administering metoprolol?
What should the nurse monitor before administering metoprolol?
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What should the nurse monitor for when administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate?
What should the nurse monitor for when administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate?
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What adverse effect should the nurse monitor for client on mannitol?
What adverse effect should the nurse monitor for client on mannitol?
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What indicates the effectiveness of morphine for pain relief?
What indicates the effectiveness of morphine for pain relief?
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What test is required before refilling isotretinoin for severe acne?
What test is required before refilling isotretinoin for severe acne?
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What finding should the nurse report immediately when administering donepezil?
What finding should the nurse report immediately when administering donepezil?
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What should the nurse do first when external FHR monitor indicates late decelerations?
What should the nurse do first when external FHR monitor indicates late decelerations?
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What finding indicates an adverse effect of neostigmine in a myasthenia gravis client?
What finding indicates an adverse effect of neostigmine in a myasthenia gravis client?
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What lab finding requires discontinuing heparin infusion?
What lab finding requires discontinuing heparin infusion?
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What action should a nurse include about sucralfate for peptic ulcer disease?
What action should a nurse include about sucralfate for peptic ulcer disease?
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What indicates the client is ready for discharge after endoscopy using midazolam?
What indicates the client is ready for discharge after endoscopy using midazolam?
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What potassium level should the nurse report for a client taking digoxin?
What potassium level should the nurse report for a client taking digoxin?
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What adverse effects of oxybutynin should be included in client teaching?
What adverse effects of oxybutynin should be included in client teaching?
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What finding should the nurse report for a client receiving gentamicin?
What finding should the nurse report for a client receiving gentamicin?
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What medication should be provided for heroin toxicity?
What medication should be provided for heroin toxicity?
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What indicates effective teaching regarding cyclobenzaprine?
What indicates effective teaching regarding cyclobenzaprine?
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What should be included in the discharge teaching about oral transmucosal fentanyl lozenges?
What should be included in the discharge teaching about oral transmucosal fentanyl lozenges?
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When should a nitroglycerin transdermal patch be removed?
When should a nitroglycerin transdermal patch be removed?
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What adverse effect should a nurse instruct a client taking acetazolamide to monitor?
What adverse effect should a nurse instruct a client taking acetazolamide to monitor?
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What should the nurse document if a client refuses to take their fluid pill?
What should the nurse document if a client refuses to take their fluid pill?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set the infusion for dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 400 mL IV to infuse over 1 hr?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set the infusion for dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 400 mL IV to infuse over 1 hr?
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What effect does the spacer have for a child using a fluticasone inhaler?
What effect does the spacer have for a child using a fluticasone inhaler?
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What is the correct entry for morphine 5 mg every 4 hours as needed for severe pain in the medication administration record (MAR)?
What is the correct entry for morphine 5 mg every 4 hours as needed for severe pain in the medication administration record (MAR)?
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At what age should a newborn receive the first DTaP vaccine?
At what age should a newborn receive the first DTaP vaccine?
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What client statement indicates a contraindication for administering ciprofloxacin?
What client statement indicates a contraindication for administering ciprofloxacin?
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What should the nurse do first after administering a dose of metformin instead of metoclopramide?
What should the nurse do first after administering a dose of metformin instead of metoclopramide?
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Study Notes
Medication Administration and Dosage
- Ciprofloxacin dosage for a child: 15 mg/kg PO every 12 hr; for a 44 lb child, administer 300 mg per dose.
- Heparin should be administered outside a 5 cm radius of the umbilicus for subcutaneous injections.
- Scheduled antibiotics can be administered within 30 minutes of the scheduled time without requiring an incident report.
Patient Education and Adverse Effects
- Educate clients on simvastatin: report muscle pain, avoid grapefruit juice, and expect lifelong therapy.
- Common adverse effects of fluoxetine: sexual dysfunction.
- Risedronate instruction: sit up for 30 minutes after taking to reduce esophageal irritation.
- Teach clients taking ranitidine to report yellowing of the skin (potential liver issues).
Monitoring and Assessing Patients
- Assess clients taking propylthiouracil for Graves' disease for improved focus as an indication of effectiveness.
- Monitor for sedation in clients prescribed metoclopramide post-bowel surgery.
- In patients on heparin, report blood in urine as a sign of potential toxicity.
- Identify hypokalemia in clients receiving IV furosemide by looking for U waves on ECG.
Special Considerations for Medications
- Warfarin increases bleeding risk if taken with aspirin.
- Monitor clients using opioids like morphine and educate them about constipation.
- For asthma treatment with beclomethasone, clients should rinse their mouth after use to prevent candidiasis.
- IV calcium gluconate can interact with digoxin, increasing toxicity risk.
Emergency Situations and Interventions
- In case of an allergic reaction to antibiotics like cefazolin, administer epinephrine immediately.
- For suspected heroin toxicity, naloxone should be administered to reverse respiratory depression.
- Atropine is the treatment for a cholinergic crisis in myasthenia gravis patients.
Pediatric and Obstetric Care
- Newborns should receive the first DTaP vaccine at 2 months.
- Clients on isotretinoin must provide two negative pregnancy tests before medication refills.
Medication Administration Practices
- Taper off cyclobenzaprine to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
- Document any medication refusals and notify the provider.
- Correctly record morphine administration in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
Lifestyle and Dietary Restrictions
- Clients on tamoxifen should be informed about possible hot flashes as a side effect.
- Advise clients on hydrocodone to monitor for decreased respiration.
Laboratory Monitoring
- For clients taking lithium, discontinue NSAIDs like ibuprofen to avoid increased lithium levels.
- Blood glucose levels should be monitored in patients taking methylprednisolone due to its effects on glucose metabolism.
Postoperative and Recovery Care
- Following outpatient procedures using midazolam, check that capnography returns to baseline to ensure readiness for discharge.
- Monitor for adverse effects like tingling in clients using acetazolamide for glaucoma.
Pharmacology in Chronic Conditions
- Fluticasone inhalers should be used with a spacer to lessen the risk of oral candidiasis.
- Cancer patients on morphine should be instructed to manage constipation with docusate sodium.
Keep these notes handy for a quick reference on pharmacological practices and patient care protocols.
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