The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with cardiogenic shock.  The patient is experiencing chest pain and there is an order for the administration of morphine. In addition to pain control, what is the best rationale for administering morphine to this patient?

Identify a side/adverse effect of levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet), a dopamine-replacement drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms.

Which is of most concern with taking an antidepressant in the class of MAOI

A patient is hospitalized with a diagnosis of respiratory failure. Which findings are indications of deterioration? (Select all that apply.)

Identify a side/adverse effect of phenytoin (Dilation), a hydantoin used to treat seizures.

The nurse is caring for a client receiving TPN at a rate of 150 mL/hr continuous infusion.  The nurse discovers that the TPN bag is empty, and that it will take pharmacy another 30 minutes to prepare the next TPN solution.  Which of the following is the appropriate action for the nurse to follow?

A nurse is creating the plan of care for a client who is immunosuppressed. Which of the following precautions should the nurse include in the plan? (select all that apply)

Identify a side/adverse effect of memantine (Namenda) used to treat Alzheimer’s disease? 

The client is hypotensive with a MAP of 55. The nurse alerts the provider and receives a bundle of orders to follow. Which order must be carried out first?

A multidisciplinary care conference has focused on the care needs of a 10-year-old Hispanic child with a history of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus type 1 recovering from diabetic ketoacidosis.  On what area should the team focus care to improve this child’s long-term prognosis?