A nurse understands that a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant would be indicated for a patient with which of the following health alterations?

A nurse understands that a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant would be indicated for a patient with which of the following health alterations?

The physician writes an order for Atacand 16 mg. Each tablet contains 8 mg. How many tablets would you administer?

How will the parents of a 8 year old child diagnosed with ADHD most typically describe their child's behavior?

A health care provider prescribes 50 mg of a drug. The drug is only available in a 20 mL vial that contains 20 mg/mL of the drug. How much solution must the nurse administer for each dose?

A patient is suspected to have peptic ulcer disease from H. pylori. The patient asks the nurse what kind of testing will be done to determine the cause of the peptic ulcer. What will the nurse tell the client?

A patient is ordered a phenothiazine antiemetic for treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. The nurse will be evaluating for a positive effect. At what time should the nurse administer the drug?

A nurse is teaching the family of a child with ADHD about her diet and medications. The child is prescribed methylphenidate (Ritalin) every day. In teaching about the client's diet, it is most important that the nurse encourage the child to avoid which foods and/or drinks?

Order: Fluconazole (Diflucan) 5 mg/kg p.o. every day.

The label on the bottle reads "50 mg/tablet." Calculate how many capsules you should administer for a child who weighs 44 pounds.

The nurse is deciding on a dosage schedule for methylphenidate (Ritalin). The nurse recognizes that which time is the most appropriate to administer this drug for maximum effectiveness?

The nurse is teaching a client with parkinsonism about carbidopa-levodopa. Which statement(s) by the client indicate(s) the need for further teaching? Select All That Apply