The nurse is caring for a client in the medical-surgical unit.

Exhibits

The nurse is considering administering a medication for the client's concern of constipation. Which of the following medication is indicated for constipation? Select the best option from the drop-down list to best answer the question.

A client has been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The client has been prescribed ondansetron (Zofran), but the client is unsure of the indication for this medication. What is your response as a nurse?

A nurse is preparing to administer naloxone (Narcan). The nurse understands that this medication has a rapid first-pass inactivation. The nurse understands that naloxone (Narcan) be administered in all of the following routes EXCEPT for:

A nurse is caring for a patient with kidney dysfunction. The nurse understands that kidney dysfunction can lead to an increase in the duration and intensity of a medication's response. Which lab tests should the nurse monitor? Select all that apply

A nurse administered prochlorperazine (Compazine) IV to a client three hours ago. The nurse understands that a complication of this medication includes extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). Which of the following signs indicate EPS?

A nurse is reviewing the phases of pharmacokinetics. Which of the following phases is the change of a drug into a less or more potent or more soluble form after it passes through the liver?

The client has been prescribed acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) by the healthcare provider. However, the client is not sure about the uses of aspirin. What of the following are the appropriate indications for aspirin? (Select All That Apply.).

A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

The nurse is educating a client about taking a tetracycline along with an antacid. The nurse explains to the client not to take these two medications because the antacid can reduce the absorption of the tetracycline. When one drug reduces the effect of another, it is:

A new patient on the unit is scheduled to take two medications at 0900. Before giving the medications, the nurse goes over her medication rights and checks. Which of the following option is not included in the 10 rights of safe medication administration?

You are caring for a new client that got admitted to the unit for abdominal pain. The client takes levothyroxine (Synthroid) at home. The nurse understands that the client is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) to treat which of the following conditions?