A client with alcohol dependence is admitted for care at a local health care facility. The nurse anticipates the health care provider will most likely prescribe which medication for this client?

Which drug is safest for pain management in a client who is admitted for gallbladder pain?

The nurse is caring for a client who has newly begun taking azithromycin (Zithromax) for treatment of pneumonia. Which of the following will the nurse closely monitor?

The nurse is gathering subjective information from a client regarding medication allergies. The client states to the nurse, “I am allergic to aspirin.” Which of the following is contraindicated for this client?

A 67-year-old client with rheumatoid arthritis reports to the nurse the recent use of an over-the-counter NSAID. The nurse should inform the client that they are most likely at an increased risk for developing which of the following?

A nurse receives a written order to administer sulfasalazine to a client for the treatment of bilateral otitis media. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to implement during treatment?

The nurse is assigned four clients with the following conditions. The nurse should question the administration of central nervous system stimulants in which of the clients?

The nurse is preparing to administer medications to some clients. The nurse should question orders for anthelmintics for which clients?

A nurse is caring for a client with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) who has been prescribed bedaquiline (Sirturo) as part of their treatment regimen. During a follow-up visit, the client reports experiencing dizziness, palpitations, and chest discomfort. Based on these symptoms, which of the following should the nurse implement first?

The nurse is to administer a prescribed opioid to a client. The nurse would question administering this drug if which disorder is noted in the client’s history?