During an assessment, the client tells the nurse that he eats large amounts of garlic for its cardiovascular benefits. Which drug or drug class, if taken, would have a potential interaction with the garlic?

When a client is taking an adrenergic agonist drug the nurse expects to observe which effect?

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?

A client is receiving an aluminum-containing antacid. The nurse will inform the client to watch for which possible adverse effect?

A laxative has been ordered for a client. The nurse checks the client's medical history and would be concerned if which condition is present?

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who just returned to the unit following surgery and notes the client has a history of anaphylaxis in response to penicillin. The client's postoperative prescriptions include a dose of cephalexin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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

A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 25 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is atenolol 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia strategies to cope with anticholinergic effects of fluphenazine. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to the client to minimize anticholinergic effects?

The nurse is preparing to give a potassium supplement. Which laboratory test should be checked before the client receives a dose of potassium?

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?