A client who has been anticoagulated with warfarin has been admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding. The history and physical examination indicates that the client may have taken too much warfarin. The nurse anticipates that the client will receive which antidote?

An adrenergic agonist is ordered for a client in cardiogenic shock. The nurse will note that this drug has had its primary intended effect if which expected outcome occurs?

A client newly diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) has been taking antitubercular drugs for 1 week calls the clinic and is very upset. He says, "My urine is dark orange! What’s wrong with me?" Which response by the nurse is correct?

A client is admitted with a fever of 102.80 F (39.30 C), origin unknown. Assessment reveals cloudy, foul-smelling urine that is dark amber in color. Orders have just been written to obtain stat urine and blood cultures and to administer an antibiotic intravenously. The nurse will complete these orders in which sequence?

When taking a telephone order for a medication, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

When a client is taking an anticholinergic such as benztropine as part of the treatment for Parkinson's disease, the nurse should include which information in the teaching plan?

The nurse is developing a care plan for a client who will be self-administering a metered-dose inhaler. Which statement reflects a measurable outcome?

The nurse is reviewing the mechanism of action of antidiarrheal drugs. Which type of antidiarrheal medication works by decreasing the intestinal muscle tone and peristalsis of the intestines?

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

A client who has been anticoagulated with warfarin has been admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding. The history and physical examination indicates that the client may have taken too much warfarin. The nurse anticipates that the client will receive which antidote?

An older adult client will be taking a vasodilator for hypertension. Which adverse effect is of most concern for the older adult client taking this class of drug?