After teaching a group of nursing students about red blood cell production, the nursing instructor determines that the teaching was effective when the group states, that the rate of red blood cell production is controlled by:

A nurse is caring for a client receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit). Which of the following laboratory values is most important for the nurse to monitor to determine the drug’s effectiveness?

In evaluating a client for the presence of a bladder infection, the nurse would expect to find reports of which symptoms? Select all that apply.

Anticholinergic drugs are used in ophthalmology because they produce what effect?

A nurse is reviewing the therapeutic use of adrenergic agonists. When reviewing their use in clients of differing ages, what principle should guide the nurse’s actions?

The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide IV push. Which of the following considerations should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a client currently taking haloperidol. She complains of restlessness and muscle stiffness. The patient does not have any other symptoms. Which of the following medications would the nurse administer?

The client is prescribed 600 mg of lithium. It is available as 300 mg tablets. What is the appropriate dose for the nurse to administer?

How should nitroglycerin not be dispensed to the patient?

Why should a patient be nitrate free for at least half the day?