It is the responsibility of professionals to support families in understanding the significance of their role.

A client has just received their first dose of an ACE inhibitor. What is the nurse’s best action?

A client, prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone), is at a risk for developing which electrolyte imbalance?

What is the priority nursing consideration when administering hydrochlorothiazide?

A client has received a new prescription for atorvastatin after his heart attack. The nurse knows this is being prescribed for what purpose?

A patient receiving furosemide should be monitored for which common electrolyte imbalance?

An older client presents to the clinic for a medication refill of doxazosin. The patient reports he has never had high blood pressure or heart problems. The nurse realizes the patient is likely taking doxazosin for which chronic condition?

A client is treated with alteplase for an ischemic stroke . The client’s spouse states the symptoms of stroke began at 1000 (military time). What is the latest time the nurse can administer alteplase for this client?

A nurse is administering iron dextran to a client admitted to the hospital for anemia. The client asks the nurse why they cannot just take their home dose of ferrous sulfate. What is the best response by the nurse?

A patient has been prescribed potassium supplements for hypokalemia. The nurse should closely monitor the patient for which potential complication of potassium supplementation?