The nurse is working with a client who is newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Diagnostic testing has indicated that the client’s health problem is caused by anterior pituitary dysfunction.
This client’s hypothyroidism is rooted in a deficiency of:

A client who has chronic bronchial asthma has had a mast cell stabilizer prescribed.
What drug would the provider prescribe?

What is an appropriate nursing action for a hospitalized client receiving aprepitant?

A client who is prone to motion sickness is going on a fishing trip on a boat and has been prescribed an antiemetic.
What action should the nurse recommend?

A client with type 1 diabetes presents to the diabetes educator and asks about a change in insulin. The client’s occupation requires long international flights, and the client does not want to administer insulin on the plane.
What kind of insulin would best meet this client’s needs?

The nurse is reviewing medication prescriptions.
Which is an appropriate dosage and frequency of cimetidine?

A client with hepatitis C has been experiencing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux.
What H antagonist would be most appropriate for this client’s needs?

The nurse is instructing a patient who will take psyllium (Metamucil) to treat constipation.
What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?

The nurse is caring for a client who works night shift from 22:00 to 06:00 and normally sleeps from 08:00 (8 AM) until 16:00 (4 PM) each day.
The nurse should teach this client to take the prescribed corticosteroid at what time of the day?

A client has begun reporting nausea and vomiting.
What would the nurse assess to determine the need for therapy?

When providing client teaching to the family of a 12-year-old child receiving somatropin, the nurse stresses the need to notify prescriber if what manifestation occurs?