A client is being prepared for a colonoscopy. The nurse expects which laxative to be used as preparation for this procedure?

An adult client experiences severe motion sickness when traveling. The practical nurse expects this patient will receive which drug for the treatment of motion sickness?

A client diagnosed with type 1 diabetes receives insulin. The client asks the nurse why they can’t just take pills instead. What is the best response by the nurse?

A nurse is giving a client prescribed magnesium hydroxide a magnesium-based antacid for heartburn. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for with this type of antacid?

A client is taking an aminoglycoside (gentamicin) antibiotic for pneumonia, and will also be taking the loop diuretic furosemide due to fluid overload. The nurse will monitor carefully for which potential effect from the interaction of these two drugs?

A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus calls the nurse to report recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia with exercise. Which statement by the client indicated an inadequate understanding of the peak action of NPH insulin and exercise?

The practical nurse is caring for a client on hemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease. The nurse knows that which medication is given to stimulate production of red blood cells to treat anemia for a client with this condition?

The practical nurse is caring for a client who is to begin receiving a thiazide diuretic to treat hypertension. When performing a health history on this client, the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition?

The client is to begin taking atorvastatin and the nurse is providing information about the drug. Which symptom related to this drug should be reported to the health care provider?

The client is taking verapamil. When helping the client make a lunch selection, the nurse should encourage the client to choose items that are?