A nurse practices holistic client care. Which of the following is a guiding principle of this practice?

A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a patient who has been prescribed erythromycin for gastroparesis. Which concurrent medication would prompt the nurse to notify the provider?

Which symptom indicates a serious adverse effect of metoclopramide (Reglan)?

A client with a long history of constipation is prescribed magnesium sulfate. What aspect of the client’s current health status should the nurse address before administering the medication?

The nurse is teaching a client being discharged with a prescription for senna. The nurse should caution the client about what potential adverse effect?

A patient with a history of ulcerative colitis is prescribed bisacodyl for constipation. Which action should the nurse take?

A patient taking PPIs for several years is at increased risk for which complication?

Which adverse effect is most associated with long-term use of cimetidine (Tagamet)?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and has not been taking prescribed pancreatic enzymes recently. What is the primary assessment finding the nurse will see as a result of this nonadherence?

A patient taking magnesium hydroxide reports loose stools. What is the best explanation for the symptom?