Which of the following assessments would indicate that dopamine is effective?

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The nurse is preparing medication for a 30-month-old child with otitis media in the right ear. The child weighs 33 pounds. The physician has ordered Keflex, 50 mg/kg/d in equally divided doses every 8 hours. The medication concentration is 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse give the toddler for each dose? Round to the nearest whole number. ____ mL

While caring for a client with Parkinson’s disease who has recently started taking benztropine (Cogentin), the client reports, “My mouth seems so dry all the time.” Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?

What is the primary reason why some medications require a nonenteral route of administration, such as sublingual or IV, due to their high first-pass effect?

A client who has been prescribed long-term lithium therapy reports taking the medication only erratically since starting a new job. What assessments should the nurse prioritize? Select all that apply.

Why is the Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) important in medication administration during pregnancy and lactation?

The nurse is caring for a 68-year-old male who is taking doxazosin (Cardura). He denies any history of hypertension. The nurse recognizes this medication can also be used to treat which of the following conditions?

Which statement accurately describes the therapeutic effect and adverse effects of medications?

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