A patient asks a nurse why drugs that have been approved by the FDA still have unknown side effects. The nurse tell the patient that:

A patient with a history of renal insufficiency is prescribed a medication with a narrow therapeutic range. Which concentration levels should the nurse closely monitor to prevent adverse effects and ensure therapeutic effectiveness?

When reviewing pharmacology terms for a group of newly graduated nurses, the nurse explains that a drug’s half-life is the time it takes for

A nurse is teaching a client about the uses of chamomile. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse would be most concerned if a patient taking phenobarbital reported daily consumption of which of the following?

The nurse is preparing to insert a peripheral intravenous catheter into a school-age client. What local anesthetic is the nurse likely to apply prior to insertion?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been administered a salicylate for pain relief. Which of the following is a symptom of salicylism that a nurse should monitor for?

The provider has ordered atropine to prevent the patient’s body from having a parasympathetic response.  What type of drug would atropine be considered?

Which of the following herbal supplements is used for the treatment of insomnia?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing mild depression and asks about herbal treatments. The nurse should identify that which of the following herbal treatments is used for depression?