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Which structure serves as the primary entry point for cortical information into the basal ganglia circuitry?

The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive the drug isoproterenol. What findings should the nurse assess for as contraindications to using this drug? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse in a long-term care facility is preparing the 0800 dose of metoprolol 12.5 mg for an older adult resident with hypertension and a history of heart failure. Which assessment should the nurse review first to determine whether it is safe to administer the medication?

A client has been taking phenobarbital for several months and complains that the drug is causing bone pain. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate at this time?

A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 4mg per hour intravenously. Available is furosemide 150 mg/100 mL of 0.9% normal saline. How many mL per hour should the nurse set the pump? (Round to the nearest tenth. Enter the number only in the blank)

The client is to receive 2 L 0.9% NS in 16 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL How many gtt/min will the client receive? (Round to the nearest whole number,  enter the number only in the blank)

The nurse is caring for a client with elevated liver enzymes, who has methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus and gram-negative resistant Escherichia coli infection with history of heart block. Which drug should be added to the client’s antibiotic regimen?

A nurse is caring for a client in the post-anesthesia care unit and determines the client must receive the drug neostigmine. Which situation is an indication for the use of this drug?

A client is to be started on valproic acid and the nurse is educating the client about potential adverse effects. Which statement would be appropriate regarding the use of this drug?