A 48-year-old client is receiving IV fentanyl for the treatment of severe, chronic lower back pain. During administration, the nurse notes that the client’s respiration rate is 9 breaths per minute and shallow. Which is the best next action by the nurse?

The nurse just received report on a 39-year-old African-American female for whom she will be caring. The client is diagnosed and being treated for active tuberculosis with isoniazid (INH). Which of the following will the nurse closely monitor while the client is on the regimen?

A nurse is educating a client prescribed metronidazole for a bacterial infection. Which of the following instructions is the highest priority to prevent serious adverse effects?

A client presents to the ED suspected to have overdosed on acetaminophen (Tylenol). Which of the following should the nurse prepare to administer?

A client is prescribed penicillin for the treatment of syphilis. After 30 minutes of receiving the medication, the nurse notes that the client is having difficulty breathing and swelling of the face. What is the best next action by the nurse?*Note: The nurse has standing orders to administer the following that are listed in the answer choices.

A client with alcohol dependence is admitted for care at a local health care facility. The nurse anticipates the health care provider will most likely prescribe which medication for this client?

Which drug is safest for pain management in a client who is admitted for gallbladder pain?

The nurse is caring for a client who has newly begun taking azithromycin (Zithromax) for treatment of pneumonia. Which of the following will the nurse closely monitor?

The nurse is gathering subjective information from a client regarding medication allergies. The client states to the nurse, “I am allergic to aspirin.” Which of the following is contraindicated for this client?

A 67-year-old client with rheumatoid arthritis reports to the nurse the recent use of an over-the-counter NSAID. The nurse should inform the client that they are most likely at an increased risk for developing which of the following?