The nurse teaches the client about her medications.  What should the client be able to recognize about adverse reactions?

A client has been experiencing itchy, watery, eyes and sneezing.  The client takes diphenhydramine and is relieved of her symptoms and experiences drowsiness.  Which of the following is the secondary effect of this medication?

Prior to administration, the student nurse notes that medications are due at 0900 and he reviews the patient’s chart for a current blood pressure reading, serum creatinine (Cr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. The nurse’s actions are reflective of which phase of the nursing process?

The nurse prepares to administer a medication that will prevent receptor activation.  Which term would describe this drug?

Controlled substances are drugs that are divided into categories (“schedules”) based on their potential for physical and psychological dependence.

The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that is eliminated through the kidneys. The nurse reviews the patient’s chart and notes that the patient has increased serum creatinine (Cr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) which is indicative of reduced renal function. The nurse will perform which action?

The client asks why she needs to take a medication on an empty stomach. The nurse explains that food generally has which effect on drug dissolution and absorption?

The nurse gives a medication to a patient with diminished hepatic function. The nurse will monitor this patient for

The nurse prepares to administer a medication that will prevent receptor activation.  Which term would describe this drug?

What is the rationale for monitoring a patient when administering a drug with a narrow/low therapeutic index?