The nurse administers a dose of carbachol to an ophthalmologic client. When assessing this client for drug effects, the nurse would expect to see effects arising from stimulation of what receptors?

Which client’s nicotinic receptors are likely being stimulated the most?

A client diagnosed with parkinsonism has been told that the levodopa prescribed is no longer controlling the disease. What drug should the nurse question if ordered as adjunctive therapy?

The client is admitted for IV administration of antifungal medication with the plan to discharge the client on oral medication in a few days. What medication would be most appropriate if it must be available by both IV and PO routes?

A client has orders to receive 2 L of IV fluid over a 24-hour period with this amount to be infused in the first 10 hours of treatment. How many milliliters per hour will the nurse administer during the first 10 hours of the infusion?

The pediatric nurse is caring for a child who weighs 44 pounds. The health care provider (HCP) has ordered methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 0.03 mg/kg/d IV in normal saline. How many milligrams of medication will the nurse prepare?

A pediatric nurse is reading new medication orders for a school-aged client. How should the nurse best determine the correct dosage?

The infection control nurse is assessing the immunization status of many of the hospital’s current clients. For what client would vaccination most likely be contraindicated?

The perioperative nurse is caring for a surgical client whose anesthesiologist has just administered atropine. When assessing the client, what finding should the nurse interpret as achieving the desired effect?

A home health nurse is visiting an older adult client who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The nurse should assess this client for which signs or symptoms related to common adverse effects?