A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and a prescrip…
A nurse is caring for a client who has nausea and a prescription for prn IV metoclopramide (Reglan), a Dopamine antagonist/prokinetic agent. The client asks the nurse how metoclopramide will relieve the nausea. Which explanations should the nurse provide?
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The nurse administers prednisone for a patient who is diagnosed with progressive COPD. The nurse explains to the patient that prednisone, a glucocorticoid, will help the patient to feel better. What is the intended effect of prednisone?
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A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid) a thyroid replacement medication. If the dosage is too high the client may report signs and symptoms similar to hyperthyroidism. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the dose is too high? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
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