A nurse is conducting a health assessment on a college student who reports consuming 6-8 cups of coffee daily, taking an over-the-counter cold medication containing pseudoephedrine, and occasionally using energy drinks before exams. The student reports difficulty sleeping, frequent headaches, and heart palpitations. Which findings should the nurse recognize as consistent with excessive CNS stimulant effects? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer benztropine 1 mg orally twice daily to a 74-year-old patient with Parkinson disease who also takes carbidopa-levodopa. The patient has a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia and mild cognitive impairment. Which nursing assessments are essential before administering this anticholinergic medication? Select all that apply.

What component must the nurse verify to ensure the right dose during medication administration?

What physiological condition necessitates iron supplementation during pregnancy to meet increased demands?

A nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a 68-year-old patient newly prescribed pyridostigmine 60 mg orally every 4 hours for myasthenia gravis. The patient’s adult daughter, who will assist with medication administration at home, asks, “What should I watch for to know if the medication is working or if there’s a problem?” Which teaching point should the nurse prioritize to ensure safe medication management?

A nurse is reviewing medication orders for two patients. Patient A has hypertension with a blood pressure of 168/94 mmHg and benign prostatic hyperplasia causing urinary hesitancy. Patient B has hypertension with a blood pressure of 172/98 mmHg and a history of angina with occasional chest pain. Which medication assignment demonstrates the nurse’s understanding of alpha and beta antagonist therapeutic applications?

A nurse is reviewing medication orders for a patient who is 8 weeks pregnant and reports severe nausea and vomiting. The provider prescribes ondansetron 4 mg orally every 8 hours as needed. Which nursing action best demonstrates understanding of FDA pregnancy safety regulations when counseling this patient about the prescribed medication?

What characteristic distinguishes albuterol from epinephrine in terms of adrenergic receptor activity?

A nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a patient with chronic alcoholism who has been prescribed thiamine 100 mg PO daily and a multivitamin containing vitamin E 400 IU daily. The patient also takes warfarin 5 mg daily for atrial fibrillation. Which pharmacokinetic principle should guide the nurse’s medication teaching for this patient?

What assessment finding requires immediate intervention in a patient receiving beta-adrenergic antagonist therapy?