The nurse is preparing to administer atropine sulfate drops as a mydriatic agent prior to an eye examination. What sign will the nurse look for to determine when the examination can begin?    

A patient is preparing for a CT scan with contrast in the morning.  She currently takes metformin (Glucophage) 500 mg orally twice a day for  Type 2 diabetes.  The nurse understands that this patient is at increased risk for which condition?

A patient with diabetes is hospitalized after a cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal). The patient is ordered sliding-scale insulin therapy. Which of the following formulations of insulin is given to patients on a sliding scale insulin regimen?

Mrs. Pace is receiving prednisone 7.5 mg by mouth 4 times per day for asthma. Prednisone is supplied in 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose?

Tagamet 600 mg by mouth twice daily for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is ordered for your patient. You have 300 mg/5 mL oral suspension on hand. How many milliliters will you give?

The nurse assumes care for a patient who is currently receiving a dose of intravenous vancomycin (Vancocin) infusing at 20mg/minute.  The nurse notes red blotches on the patient’s face, and chest and assesses a blood pressure of 80/55mmHg. Which action will the nurse take?

The nurse has been assigned a patient with decreased level of consciousness. An empty bottle of diazepam was found on the floor. The patient also smells of alcohol. The nurse is most concerned for.

A 75-year-old patient will be discharged home with a prescription for an opioid analgesic.  To help the patient minimize adverse effects, what will the nurse recommend for this patient?      

After surgery, a patient has morphine prescribed for postoperative pain. Which is the priority assessment in this situation?  

A drug that produces its effects by preventing the activation of a receptor would be classified as: