The practical nurse is caring for a client with COPD receiving albuterol MDI (metered-dose inhaler) 2 puffs twice daily and advair (salmeterol & fluticasone) DPI (dry powder inhaler). How will you tell the client to take these medications scheduled at the same time? What is your rationale?

An 83 year-old client has begun taking a new medication that is 100% eliminated by the kidneys. Which of the following tests should the practical nurse monitor to assess the client’s kidney function?

A client is having difficulties with an overactive bladder the LPN will expect to give which medication.

Digoxin helps the heart pump more efficiently by altering the inotropic, chronotropic, and dromotropic actions of the heart. Select all the options below that accurately describe these actions created by Digoxin:  (Select all that apply.)

The process by which a drug becomes available to body fluids and tissues and often involves plasma protein binding is:

The practical nurse should reinforce which statement upon discharge for a client on a beta-blocker?

A client has been taking a drug that is 75% protein-Bound. The provider adds a new medication that is 90% protein-bound. The nurse will expect a potential:

Write a short definition for Adrenergic Agonist.

The practical nurse realizes that beta 1 receptor agonist is differentiated from beta 2 agonist in that stimulation of beta 1 receptors leads to which condition.

The practical nurse is administering a medication that is listed as a cholinergic agonist. Which neurotransmitter does this medication enhance or replace?