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?

Which of the following strategies is used to prevent errors related to confused medication names?

While reviewing medications for a patient with multiple sclerosis, the student nurse recognizes that baclofen (Lioresal) is given for which the following symptoms?

A nurse is educating a client about the safe use of acetaminophen. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is teaching a client about the use of low-potency topical corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Which of the following practices helps ensure the right medication is given during administration?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving cisplatin for treatment of ovarian cancer. The client’s most recent complete blood count (CBC) is shown in the table below. It is important for the nurse to consider which of the following for the client?WBC                1,400/mm3                                            RBC                 4.3 x 10¹² /LHgb                  12.1 g/dLHct                   36.5%Platelets            170,000/mm3Albumin            4.5 g/dL Reference Range: Leukocyte (WBC) count: 4500-11,000/mm3 Erythrocyte (RBC) count: 4.1-5.5 million/mm3 Platelets: 150,000-400,000/mm3 Hemoglobin: 12-16 g/dL Hematocrit: 37-47% Albumin: 3.4-5.4 g/dL