A client is receiving scheduled Insulin Regular and sliding scale Insulin Lispro with meals three times per day.  You are to administer her 0800 insulin.  You check a blood sugar immediately prior and it is 300 mg/dL. Order:Regular insulin 9 units subcutaneous andLispro Insulin Sliding Scale: 301 10 units and call physician What nursing action do you implement for this client?

The utilization of a drug for a purpose outside the scope of the drug’s approved use is known as 

A practical nurse is about to administer a subcutaneous injection of dulaglutide (Trulicity). The nurse understands that the following lab tests should be monitored while taking this medication except?

The practical nurse is monitoring for effectiveness of diphenoxylate with atropine given to a client. Which finding indicates effectiveness of this medication?

The nurse is admitting a client with hypoglycemia. Identify the signs and symptoms the nurse should expect. (Select all that apply.)

The nurse has given the antiemetic prochlorperazine and notices the patient is now restless, anxious and is having muscle spasms. What can explain this reaction?

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?