Which medication can be applied to the lesion related to a bacterial skin infection?

Fewer adverse effects are associated with monoclonal antibody therapy than those of cytotoxic drugs. However, some of the potential adverse effects of monoclonal antibodies can be life threatening, including which effect?

What medication is prescribed for a severe dermatitis reaction such as poison ivy?

What ocular condition is generally treated with a prescription for ciprofloxacin eyedrops?

The nurse is providing health education for the parents of a child whose otitis media has warranted treatment with a neomycin–polymyxin B–hydrocortisone combination drug. The nurse should explain that this medication contains which components? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer ciprofloxacin as prescribed. Which test would the nurse ensure is completed before administering the first dose to the client?

A client is questioning the nurse about a superinfection that developed while receiving fluoroquinolone therapy. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A client who is prescribed phenazopyridine is distressed seeing reddish-orange colored urine. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A nurse has administered nitrofurantoin to a client who is now reporting dyspnea and chest pain and is coughing. Which action should the nurse prioritize?

The nurse notes a 25-year-old female client who is to begin antiretroviral therapy is currently taking oral contraceptives. The nurse should point out the combination can result in which interaction?

The nurse is preparing discharge planning and education for a client who will continue antiviral therapy at home. Which points should the nurse include in the teaching session?

A nurse is caring for a client with iron deficiency anemia who is receiving iron supplements. What information should the nurse point out in the teaching plan for this client?

A nurse is caring for a client with hypertension and anemia. Which action would the nurse include in the plan of care when administering epoetin alfa to the client?

A nurse is caring for a client prescribed gemcitabine. On the morning laboratory results, the nurse discovers the following: white blood cell count 4500/mm³ and platelets 135,000/mm³. The nurse anticipates discovering which sign on the ongoing assessment?

A nurse is caring for a client during chemotherapeutic drug therapy and determines a nursing diagnosis of altered tissue integrity is appropriate. Which action would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest during the teaching session?

The nurse administers naloxone [Narcan] to a client who has received a toxic dose of morphine sulfate. The nurse understands that the naloxone (Narcan) is effective because of which action?

A client receives a drug that has a narrow therapeutic range. The nurse administering this medication will expect to perform which action?

A client is taking a drug that has known toxic side effects. What will the nurse do?

The nurse educator is conducting a class on pharmacology. To evaluate the learning of the nurses in the class, the nurse educator asks, “Which generic drug name gives information about the drug’s pharmacologic classification?” Which is the correct response?

When giving a scheduled morning medication, the client states, “I haven’t seen that pill before. Are you sure it’s correct?” The nurse checks the medication administration record and verifies that it is listed. What is the best response by the nurse?

When taking a telephone order for a medication, which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse has been monitoring the client’s progress on a new drug regimen since the first dose and documenting the client’s therapeutic response to the medication. Which phase of the nursing process do these actions illustrate?

During therapy with a beta blocker, the client notices that she has swollen feet, has gained 3 pounds within 2 days, feels short of breath even when walking around the house, and has been dizzy. The nurse suspects that which of these is occurring?

During a teaching session about self-monitoring while taking a beta blocker at home, the nurse has taught the client to take his apical pulse daily for 1 minute. If the pulse rate decreases to less than 60 beats/min, the nurse will instruct the client to do which of these?

Which is a key action for a nurse caring for a client with nonobstructive urinary retention and who is receiving Bethanechol?

A client is experiencing a toxic reaction of an intravenous cholinergic drug. The nurse expects to administer which drug as an antidote?

A client is receiving a dose of pyridostigmine (Mestinon). The nurse recognizes that this drug is given for symptom management of which disease?

When monitoring a client who is taking a cholinergic drug, the nurse will watch for which adverse effect?

The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect when administering an anticholinergic drug?

A client has a new prescription for the transdermal form of scopolamine. The nurse knows that this form of scopolamine is used for which condition?

A client with a tracheostomy has difficulty removing excessive, thick mucus from the respiratory tract. The nurse expects that which drug will be ordered to aid in the removal of mucus?

A gardener needs a decongestant because of seasonal allergy problems and asks the nurse whether he should take an oral form or a nasal spray. Which of these is a benefit of orally administered decongestants?

A client who has been receiving diuretic therapy is admitted to the emergency department with a serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. The nurse should remember that the client is at risk for which medication toxicity when potassium therapy is initiated?

A client who is lethargic and exhibits deep, rapid respirations has the following arterial blood gas (ABG) results: pH 7.32, PaCO₂ 37 mm Hg, and HCO₃ 16 mEq/L. How should the nurse interpret these results?

When assessing a pregnant client with eclampsia who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate, which finding should the nurse report to the health care provider immediately?

A nurse is preparing digoxin 0.125mg orally for a client whose digoxin level is 1.8 ng/mL. The nurse preparing the medication should:

A nurse knows there is a need for further education when a client on furosemide states:

When coal tar is prescribed for psoriasis, how is it administered? 

A client is being treated with warfarin after having multiple pulmonary emboli. The INR is 6.0. Which medication should the nurse anticipate giving?

A client is receiving continuous IV heparin and an activated partial thromboplastin (aPTT) is drawn every 6 hours. Which aPTT result would prompt the nurse to hold the heparin and notify the healthcare provider?