A patient is taking an over the counter (OTC) cold remedy and acetaminophen (Tylenol) for relief of cold symptoms.  The nurse carefully reads the label of the cold medicine knowing that

Anaphylaxis is the most serious form of hypersensitivity and is characterized by:

A patient sustains a significant blood loss secondary to a trauma. The nurse anticipates using which fluid to best replace the losses?

A patient who is newly diagnosed with type I diabetes mellitus asks why insulin must be given by subcutaneous injection instead of by mouth.  The nurse will explain that this is because  

A woman is placed on metformin (Glucophage) that increases insulin sensitivity and typically results in a loss of body weight.  Which adverse effect commonly results from taking this medication?

A patient has been started on an oral treatment regimen to improve their hypothyroidism. When can the patient  expect to see an improvement in their symptoms?

The nurse is caring for a patient who will begin taking atenolol (Tenormin), a beta blocker.  What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about taking this medication?

A patient is diagnosed with borderline hypertension and states a desire to make lifestyle changes to avoid needing to take medication. The nurse will recommend which changes?

The nurse is instructing a patient who will take methylcellulose (Citrucel), a synthetic bulk-forming laxative, to prevent constipation.  What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?

A patient has received an antibiotic to take for a week before planned oral surgery. The nurse knows that this is an example of: