A patient has been receiving repeated doses of a nasal decongestant spray for 5 days and reports it is no longer effective. The nurse recognizes this as:

Which of the following is an example of practicing outside the registered nurse’s (RN’s) legal scope of practice under the Idaho Nurse Practice Act?

Structures found in the dermis includea: sweat glandsb: hair folliclesc: collagen fibersd: sensory nerve endingse: arrector pili muscles

The nurse administers an antibiotic intravenously. Compared to oral administration, which pharmacokinetic property is most directly affected?

The nurse reviews the chart of a patient with renal insufficiency. The provider adjusts the dosage of an antibiotic. Which pharmacokinetic principle explains this adjustment?

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication but notices the dose seems high for the patient’s age and condition. What is the nurse’s best action?

A nurse is teaching a patient about factors affecting drug absorption. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?

A patient asks why older adults are at higher risk for adverse drug reactions. The nurse’s most accurate response would be:

A healthcare startup collects patient intake forms that include birth dates, addresses, and medical history. What is considered non-PII by itself, but could become PII if combined with other data?

A patient is receiving an opioid agonist like morphine. Which of the following best describes how morphine produces its effect?