A client has responded poorly to conservative treatment for nausea and vomiting and has subsequently been prescribed dronabinol.
In addition to monitoring the client’s nausea, the nurse should prioritize what assessment after administering the drug?

A client has an important presentation to make in 4 hours, and he needs relief from the congestion of seasonal rhinitis. The client calls the nurse, explains the situation, and tells the nurse that he cannot afford to be drowsy.
What medication is most likely to meet this client’s needs?

The nurse admits to the clinic a 7-month-old infant whose parents report that the baby has not had a bowel movement in 4 days.
What is the nurse’s best action?

The nurse is caring for a pediatric client with a new onset of hypercalcemia.
What condition would be most likely to cause this altered serum calcium level?

For which client would the use of a phenothiazine most likely be contraindicated?

A client with peptic ulcer disease is experiencing fewer symptoms because of the suppression of hydrochloric acid secretion into the lumen of the stomach.
What category of medication is this client most likely receiving?

The client, newly diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, asks what caused this disorder.
What is the nurse’s best response?

A client with hepatitis C has been experiencing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux.
What H antagonist would be most appropriate for this client’s needs?

The nurse is caring for a client with neurogenic diabetes insipidus and administers what drug to treat the condition.

What type of insulin would the nurse administer if the fastest therapeutic effects are needed?

The nurse is instructing a patient who will take psyllium (Metamucil) to treat constipation.
What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?