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A client has a continuous IV infusion of dopamine (Intropin) and an IV of normal saline at 50 ml/hour. The nurse notes that the client's urinary output has been 20 ml/hour for the last two hours. Which intervention should the nurse initiate?
Which client should the nurse identify as being at highest risk for complications during the use of an opioid analgesic?
An antacid (Maalox) is prescribed for a client with peptic ulcer disease. The nurse knows that the purpose of this medication is to
A client is receiving metoprolol (Lopressor SR). What assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain?
A client who has been prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) one month ago calls the triage nurse at the clinic complaining of muscle pain and weakness in his legs. Which statement reflects the correct drug-specific teaching the nurse should provide to this client?
A client with a dysrhythmia is to receive procainamide (Pronestyl) in 4 divided doses over the next 24 hours. What dosing schedule is best for the nurse to implement?
The nurse is preparing the 0900 dose of losartan (Cozaar), an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), for a client with hypertension and heart failure. The nurse reviews the client's laboratory results and notes that the client's serum potassium level is 5.9 mEq/L. What action should the nurse take first?
A client with giardiasis is taking metronidazole (Flagyl) 2 grams PO. Which information should the nurse include in the client's instruction?
What adverse effects do calcium channel blockers have on the central nervous system?
What adverse effects do calcium channel blockers have on the G.I. system?
What adverse effects do calcium channel blockers have on the skin?
What are adverse effects that vasodilators have on the central nervous system?
What is the therapeutic index for nitrates?
What route should heart failure medications NOT be administered?
The nurse should evaluate a patient with heart failure for what therapeutic effects of their medication?
Heart failure drugs should be administered how quickly when given through an IV?
What is the most common side effect of nitroglycerin?
The nurse should monitor the patient's pulse for how long prior to administering a cardiac glycoside?
What are adverse effects that vasodilators have on the G.I. system?
Name the class of drugs that match this description:Selective agents that specifically bind to angiotensin II receptors in blood vessels and adrenal cortex to prevent the release of aldosterone