A student asks the pharmacy instructor what the difference is between the diuretics spironolactone (Aldactone) and furosemide (Lasix). What would the instructor reply?

When evaluating an 82-year-old patient receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), what laboratory value deviations may be related to the medication?

A client with chronic angina is prescribed ranolazine, a piperazine acetamide agent. Which information would the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?

Which of the following best describes the concept of learner readiness?

A client has been started on cyclobenzaprine. For the duration of treatment with cyclobenzaprine, the nurse should teach the client to eliminate what?

A client asks the nurse why they have been instructed to take an antacid. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A client is scheduled for surgery and needs an antibiotic given once before the operation. The client also takes a blood pressure medication every 8 hours and has acetaminophen ordered as needed for fever. Suddenly, the client needs medication immediately for chest pain. Match the following prescription types: Antibiotic given once before surgery Blood pressure medication given every 8 hours Acetaminophen given as needed for fever Medication given immediately for chest pain Which is the correct pairing of prescription type to each medication?

While caring for a client who is taking cyclosporine (Sandimmune) after a cardiac transplant, the nurse is aware that it is most important to monitor for which of the following?

Signs and symptoms of what would necessitate discontinuation of dantrolene therapy?

Which drug would most likely be an initial treatment for a patient with Alzheimer’s disease?