Serum lithium (Eskalith) level is important to monitor because it has a narrow therapeutic range. The nurse understands which of the following is the reference (therapeutic) range?

The client has serum drug levels of AEDs (Antiepileptic drugs) ordered. The client asks the nurse what is the rational for drawing serum drug levels of AEDs (Antiepileptic drugs) is and the nurse answers what?

The physician prescribes digoxin elixir 250 mcg by mouth daily. The medication available is digoxin elixir 0.5 mg/2 ml. How many mL will the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Include the unit.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who was newly prescribed benztropine (Cogentin). The nurse tells the patient to be cautious when outside in the summer due to which of the following adverse effects?

A client is prescribed Valproic acid for treating absence seizures. What will the nurse be responsible to monitor?

The doctor orders Vancomycin 1g IV Q12H. Instructions on the vial say to reconstitute with water for a concentration of 100 mg/3 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer per dose? (Include the unit. Round to a whole number.)

The nurse is working with a health care provider who recently started treating patients with depression. Which action by the provider would prompt the nurse to intervene?

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and who will soon begin drug therapy. What nursing action will promote safe and effective drug therapy?

Which change is a the most common adverse effect of cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)?

The nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a client. Identify the injection site in the picture below.