The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old woman admitted for a cerebral vascular accident who has dysphasia with orders to follow a diet of pureed foods. The patient takes alprazolam (Xanax) 0.5 mg po tid. Which of the following actions by the nurse is best?    

A nurse manager is presenting to a group of unit nurses the categories regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. Which of the following medication prescriptions should the nurse include under Schedule II?

A nurse is caring for a client with severe rheumatoid arthritis. The health care provider has ordered an anti-inflammatory medication for the client. What should the nurse question if it is ordered?

While caring for a client who is receiving oxazepam, the nurse notes the client is drowsy and slightly confused upon waking. Which of the following conclusions should the nurse draw?

The nurse is providing care for a 92-year-old patient who has a standing order for zolpidem (Ambien) prn for insomnia. When providing the medication for the patient as requested, which of the following actions by the nurse is best?  

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about ethical principles. Which of the following is an example of autonomy?

An adolescent client is anxious about the pain that she anticipates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization. The health care provider has prescribed topical lidocaine to the injection site. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?

Which of the following is the antidote for an overdose of diphenoxylate?

While working on the medical unit, the nurse is caring for an 80-year-old female patient who has requested a sleeping pill. A new order has been received for eszopiclone (Lunesta) 1 mg orally immediately before bedtime. The nurse should be aware to closely monitor for which of the following?

A 21-year-old client is brought to the emergency room with suspected overdose with acetaminophen (Tylenol). Which of the following medications would the nurse expect to be ordered?