A female client has been prescribed doxycycline to treat a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The nurse provides discharge teaching prior to starting the medication.Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A client with hypertension arrives for a routine follow-up appointment. The nurse is preparing to administer the client’s scheduled dose of atenolol. The client’s vital signs are obtained prior to administration.Which assessment finding would require the nurse to hold the medication and notify the provider?

A client is receiving high-dose ceftriaxone for treatment of a severe infection. The nurse reviews the plan of care and laboratory monitoring parameters.Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor most closely during therapy?

A client weighs 176 pounds. The provider writes a medication order based on kilograms. What is the client’s weight in kilograms?

The client is to receive metoprolol tartrate 0.05 g po every day. Each scored tablet contains 50 mg. How many tablets would the client receive?

A client is receiving azithromycin for treatment of a respiratory infection. During the assessment, the nurse reviews the client’s symptoms and vital signs.Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize?

A client with a seizure disorder has been taking phenytoin for several months. During a routine assessment, the nurse notes reddened gums that bleed when the client brushes their teeth.The nurse recognizes this finding as:

A client with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed benztropine as part of the medication regimen. The nurse reviews the medication order before administration.The nurse understands that benztropine is used primarily to:

A client has been prescribed amoxicillin for treatment of a bacterial infection. The nurse provides medication teaching prior to discharge.The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which food or beverage while taking amoxicillin?

A 70-kg client is receiving gentamicin 85 mg IV four times daily for treatment of a serious infection. On day 4 of therapy, the client reports ringing in the ears.The nurse should contact the provider to discuss which of the following?