A patient who is prescribed simvastatin asks the nurse why liver function tests (LFT’s) must be drawn every 6 months.  Which would be the nurse’s best response to the patient?  “Liver function tests:

An older adult has been taking clindamycin.  Which laboratory value should the nurse know to check for this medication?

Which nursing action is most important after first starting an IV antibiotic on a patient?

A patient is being discharged on enoxaparin.  Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan?

A patient is receiving an IV antiviral medication.  Suddenly, the patient develops a significant drop in blood pressure with a localized rash around the IV site.  Which should be the nurse’s first action?

A patient with active tuberculosis who has been taking isoniazid and rifampin reports having reddish/orange-colored urine.  Which is the nurse’s best action after hearing this report?

Which problem indicates an anaphylactic response to an antibacterial medication?

Which patient population should avoid the use of “statin” medications?

A nurse needs to teach a patient about the common side effects of niacin.  Which common side effect would be appropriate to teach the patient?

A patient who is HIV positive is taking 3 different classifications of anti-retroviral medications.  Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for more teaching by the nurse?