Mepivacaine is a long-lasting local anesthetic available for use in dentistry and the duration is related to the strong protein binding.

A 47-year-old client is treated with a magnesium-containing antacid for acid reflux. Based on the drug’s adverse effects, the nurse should assess:

The nurse assesses the MAR and notes that the client is currently taking a thiazide diuretic. Based on the possible adverse effects of the drug class, which of the following is most appropriate for the nurse assess?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for a six-week taper of prednisone after a flare of Crohn’s disease. The nurse advises the client not to discontinue the prednisone suddenly for which of the following reasons?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is to start taking montelukast (Singulair) to treat asthma. Which of thefollowing statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Using a gravity infusion set, how many gtts/min will the nurse set the drip chamber to administer D5W 250 mL over 25 minutes with a drop factor of 15? Round final answer to nearest whole number. [BLANK-1]

A client has been recently prescribed fenofibrate (Fibricor) for very-high serum triglyceride levels. For which of the following should the nurse closely monitor?

A nurse is preparing to administer the morning dose of subcutaneous regular insulin to a diabetic client. The breakfast tray is scheduled to arrive at 0800. What is the most appropriate time to administer the insulin?

A 33-year-old client presents to an outpatient clinic with complaints of headache, dry mouth, and weight gain. The client has been on a glucocorticoid for 2 months for the treatment of secondary adrenal cortical insufficiency. The nurse receives an order for a urinalysis and notes ketones in the urine. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is caring for a 68-year-old client who has developed Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection. The nurse knows that which of the following medications may be a contributing factor to the development of this infection?