A nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin. The nurse should verify which of the following prescriptions with the provider?

A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection and a prescription for gentamicin Intermittent IV bolus every 8 hr. A peak and trough are required with the next dose. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to obtain an accurate gentamicin serum level?

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking oxacillin to treat an infection. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings is a manifestation of an allergic reaction?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about using transdermal patches at home. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the teaching?

A nurse is administering timolol eye drops to a client who has glaucoma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Which symptoms will be most important for the nurse to assess for early signs of respiratory distress in the patient who has been given a neuromuscular-blocking agent?

What is the action of timolol maleate (Timoptic), a beta-adrenergic blocking agent?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a fungal infection and is given a new prescription for amphotericin B. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider before initiating the medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?

A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who states. "I don't want to take those drugs.’ Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is administering oral medication to an older adult client. The client states, "The pill I always take is green. I don't take an orange pill." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?