A client with a history of migraines has been prescribed a s…
A client with a history of migraines has been prescribed a serotonin agonist for acute migraine relief. During a follow-up visit, the client reports feeling heaviness in the chest after taking the medication. Which action should the nurse take first?
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A nurse is providing patient education to a mother regarding a liquid antibiotic prescribed for her child to take at home. The prescription states amoxicillin 250 mg 1 teaspoon (5 ml) every 8 hours for 7 days. After talking with the mother, the nurse realizes the family does not have measuring spoons in their home. What action should the nurse take to ensure accurate medication administration?
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A nurse is caring for a client taking carbamazepine and is monitoring for signs of bone marrow suppression. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as potential indications of bone marrow suppression? (Select all that apply.)
Read DetailsLevofloxacin is an antibiotic that received FDA approval. Ho…
Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that received FDA approval. However, after the drug was on the market, it was discovered that some patients who took levofloxacin developed serious, irreversible adverse effects such as tendon rupture. A nurse is caring for a patient with a urinary tract infection (UTI) who has been prescribed levofloxacin. The patient has no known allergies and no alternative treatment options are available. What action should the nurse take regarding the administration of levofloxacin to this patient?
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