The nurse administers prednisone for a patient who is diagnosed with progressive COPD. The nurse explains to the patient that prednisone, a glucocorticoid, will help the patient to feel better. What is the intended effect of prednisone?

A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for levothyroxine (Synthroid) a thyroid replacement medication. If the dosage is too high the client may report signs and symptoms similar to hyperthyroidism. Which of the following signs and symptoms would indicate that the dose is too high? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The nurse working a General Medical/Surgical floor has a team of patients, each has a prescription for a bulk-forming laxative, Psyllium. In which patient would this prescription be contraindicated?

A patient is being prepared for a colonoscopy and requires a laxative that will evacuate all of the colon contents. The nurse would expect which laxative to be used as preparation for this procedure?

A client has a list of herbal supplements that are available to take at any time. Which supplement would be the most effective to relieve nausea?

A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for Prednisone (a corticosteroid). Because the client may be on this medication for a long time, the nurse needs to teach the side effects of long-term corticosteroid use. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse include in the teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

What patient assessment finding will the nurse observe for when evaluating the effectiveness of diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)?

At 3:00 PM, a patient who is taking Regular insulin, a short-acting insulin develops hunger, shakiness, sweating, and is cool to the touch. A nurse assesses the medication administration record (MAR) and should recognize that the patient’s symptoms are related to an injection of Regular insulin at which time?

A nurse is teaching a client about a new prescription for Acarbose (Precose), an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. When would be the appropriate time to administer this medication?

For which type of thermal iron is it necessary to wear a heat-resistant glove?