A client wants to take the herb gingko to help his memory. The nurse reviews his current medication list and would be concerned about potential interactions if he is taking a medication from which class of drugs?

A client had abdominal surgery this morning. The client is groggy but complaining of severe pain around the incision. What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a dose of morphine sulfate to the client?

A client is suffering from tendonitis of the knee. The nurse is reviewing the client's medication administration record and recognizes that which adjuvant medication is most appropriate for this type of pain?

The nurse is screening a client who will be taking a nonspecific/nonselective beta blocker. Which condition, if present, may cause serious problems if the client takes this medication?

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CORD) and type 2 diabetes has been treated for pneumonia for the past week. The client has been receiving intravenous corticosteroids as well as antibiotics as part of his therapy. At this time, the pneumonia has resolved, but when monitoring the blood glucose levels, the nurse notices that the level is still elevated.

What is the best explanation for this elevation?

When treating clients with medications for Parkinson's disease, the nurse knows that the wearing-off phenomenon occurs for which reason?

During interleukin drug therapy, a client is showing signs of severe fluid retention, with increasing dyspnea and severe peripheral edema. The next dose of the interleukin is due now.

Which action will the nurse take next?

A client is receiving her third course of chemotherapy. What will the nurse teach her about managing stomatitis, an adverse effect of this drug involving inflammation of the oral mucosa?

The nurse is reviewing the indications for atropine sulfate. Atropine is appropriate for which of these clients? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is assessing a client IS min after administering morphine sulfate 2 mg via IV push. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?

Before administering any medication, what is the nurse's priority action regarding client safety?