Which part of the body is most often affected by a flare of gout? 

A patient taking ethinyl estradiol/desogestrel (Apri) reports starting rifampin (Rifadin) for tuberculosis. What should the nurse teach?

What is the primary mechanism of action of sumatriptan (Imitrex)?

Which patient would be an appropriate candidate for a combined estrogen–progestin oral contraceptive such as ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen)?

Which statement about methimazole (Tapazole) is TRUE?

RDJ is a 50-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is taking metformin (Glucophage) and sitagliptin (Januvia). His blood glucose is well-controlled at this time. He is scheduled for a CT scan of the abdomen with IV contrast. Which of these actions is MOST appropriate?

A patient taking propylthiouracil (PTU) reports new onset of fatigue, abdominal pain, and dark urine. Which action should the nurse take FIRST?

A patient prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) for osteoporosis asks how to take the medication. Which instruction is MOST important?

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Increase ventilatory rate does NOT match metabolism