Which clients below may be prescribed a loop diuretic based on their diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client about a new prescription for famotidine, due to an ulcer diagnosis. Which statement by the client demonstrates to the nurse that the client understands instructions regarding the use of this medication? 

A nurse is caring for a client with a recorded allergy to sulfa drugs. Which of the following medications might have a “cross-sensitivity”?

The client is receiving fentanyl patch for control of chronic cancer pain. The nurse reviews the medication administration record (MAR). Which of the following medications when taken at the same time can cause an adverse effect when taken with fentanyl?

A client is scheduled to take a dose of warfarin at 1800. The patient’s INR level is 3 (normal 2-3). As the nurse you will? 

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

A cholinergic medication is contraindicated if the patient has:

A client has a bacterial infection, but the causative organism is not known. Which type of antibacterial drug will most likely be prescribed?

The nurse is caring for a client with a peptic ulcer who has a new prescription for sucralfate. How should the nurse administer this medication for the best results? 

What is the priority assessment data for a client prescribed antibiotic therapy?