A client with cystic fibrosis prescribed nebulized acetylcysteine develops audible wheezing and increased shortness of breath shortly after the first treatment. Which nursing interpretation is correct?

A nurse is reviewing a client’s medications and sees both Ipratropium and Albuterol ordered for nebulization. How do these drugs work together to help the client?

A nurse is educating a 72-year-old client with seasonal allergies who requests diphenhydramine. Which nursing action best reflects evidence-based practice for this client population?

Which Black Box Warning is associated with the use of fluoroquinolones, such as ciprofloxacin, that the nurse must monitor for in an active adult client?

A client has been taking high-dose prednisone for an autoimmune flare for one month. The provider writes an order to “taper the dose over two weeks.” Why is tapering necessary?

A 28-year-old client who is breastfeeding her 2-month-old infant asks the nurse how her baby is protected from illnesses before receiving all scheduled vaccinations. Which response by the nurse is the most accurate regarding the infant’s immunity?

A postmenopausal client prescribed alendronate reports that she takes it in bed each morning with a small sip of water and then rests for 30 minutes before getting up. Which analysis of this client’s medication administration technique is correct?

A client with a history of a true anaphylactic reaction to penicillin is diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. Which antibiotic class should the nurse question if prescribed, due to the highest risk of cross-sensitivity?

A client taking methimazole for Graves’ disease reports a sudden fever and a severe sore throat. Which laboratory test should the nurse anticipate being ordered immediately?

A client with a new outbreak of Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)-2 is prescribed an antiviral medication, acyclovir. To ensure maximum efficacy of episodic therapy, the nurse should instruct the client to begin the medication within what timeframe of symptom onset?