Beta blockers are effective in decreasing frequency of cardiac chest pain because of which of the following?  

A drug such as mebendazole is labeled as an antihelmintic agent. What would this mean it is indicated for? 

A nurse notes that a drug is listed as having teratogenic effects.  What might these effects result in?

A client is prescribed a daily dose of methylphenidate, an amphetamine. What should the nurse include in the teaching?    

Order:  furosemide 1 mg/kg IV Supply:  furosemide 40mg/4mL Client weighs 45 pounds How many mL’s will the nurse administer?  Record your answer as a whole number  

A female patient is started on vitamin B12 for anemia. What would be an expected outcome for the nursing care plan related to the treatment of anemia?  

When is the best time to administer oral thyroid replacement medication such as levothyroxine?  

People with joint or sport injuries often have associated muscle spasms with the affected  joint.  What medication in the patient’s orders would be most effective in relieving these muscle spasms?

You are advising a client of the medications he is to be given.  He tells you that he thinks he had an allergic response to one of the medications about a year ago.  Which  statement or question would be the most helpful in determining if the client has an allergy to the medication?    

A patient will be taking high doses of a corticosteroid regularly for about six months.  What teaching would be pertinent for this client?