A 72-year-old client is receiving Levofloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia. The client reports sudden sharp pain in the posterior ankle while walking. The client’s medication list includes: Prednisone daily Metoprolol daily Simvastatin daily Acetaminophen as needed Which medication interacts with levofloxacin and increases the risk of tendon injury in this client?

A client is diagnosed with uncomplicated gonorrhea. Which medication regimen should the nurse anticipate the provider prescribing?

The nurse is evaluating teaching for a client prescribed azithromycin for pneumonia. Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding of the medication?

The nurse reviews new prescriptions for a client admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. The client has a history of myasthenia gravis and takes pyridostigmine. Which prescription should the nurse question?

A 68-year-old client has been taking nitrofurantoin prophylactically for recurrent UTIs for 8 months. The client reports nonproductive cough, and fatigue. Assessment reveals bilateral crackles and oxygen saturation of 90% on room air. What is the nurse’s priority action? 

A client has been taking isoniazid for 3 months for latent tuberculosis. The client reports progressive numbness and burning in the hands and feet. The client states they have not been taking any additional vitamins. What is the nurse’s priority action?

The nurse is evaluating teaching for a client prescribed doxycycline for Lyme disease. Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding of the medication?

A client prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis states, “I usually have a glass of wine with dinner and sometimes use mouthwash that contains alcohol.” What is the nurse’s best response? 

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client prescribed ciprofloxacin. Which instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) 

The client received a bolus dose of hydromorphone 1.5 milligrams for pain at 0830 via the patient controlled analgesic pump (PCA). The PCA dose is set to administer 0.25 mg every 15 minutes with a lockout of 2.6 mg in 4 hours. The client pushed the PCA button 12 times from 0700-1500, with the client receiving the PCA dose 10 times. How many “mg” total dose of hydromorphone the client received during the 0700 to 1900 shift? Must contain units of measure in your answer. [BLANK-1]