A client with a history of liver disease is prescribed a medication that is extensively metabolized by the liver. The nurse administers the medication and plans appropriate monitoring.The nurse should monitor this client for:

The nurse is reviewing several client profiles to assess risk for potential drug interactions.Which clients are at particularly high risk for drug interactions? Select all that apply

A client with chronic bronchitis is prescribed azithromycin for an acute exacerbation. The client’s medication list includes digoxin and warfarin. The nurse reviews potential drug interactions prior to administration.Which effect should the nurse anticipate?

A client is prescribed a broad-spectrum antibiotic for treatment of a bacterial infection. During discharge teaching, the nurse explains possible effects of antibiotic therapy.The nurse explains that when normal body flora are disrupted during antibiotic therapy, which condition may occur?

The client is to receive phenytoin sodium 300 mg IV daily. The medication is available as phenytoin sodium 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters of medication would the client receive?

A client has been prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for management of chronic joint pain. The nurse provides teaching about safe medication use.Which client statements indicate understanding of NSAID therapy? Select all that apply.

A female client has been prescribed doxycycline to treat a sexually transmitted infection (STI). The nurse provides discharge teaching prior to starting the medication.Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A client with hypertension arrives for a routine follow-up appointment. The nurse is preparing to administer the client’s scheduled dose of atenolol. The client’s vital signs are obtained prior to administration.Which assessment finding would require the nurse to hold the medication and notify the provider?

A client is receiving high-dose ceftriaxone for treatment of a severe infection. The nurse reviews the plan of care and laboratory monitoring parameters.Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor most closely during therapy?

A client weighs 176 pounds. The provider writes a medication order based on kilograms. What is the client’s weight in kilograms?