1mL is equal to how many drops (gtts)?

The nurse is calculating the dosage of furosemide to administer. The ordered dose is 40 mg, and the available tablets are 20 mg each. How many tablets should the nurse give?

A psychiatric patient is administered a sedative intended to reduce agitation, but instead the patient exhibits increased anxiety and restlessness. Which type of medication reaction is the patient experiencing?

After administering oral pain medication, what is the most appropriate next step for the nurse to evaluate its effectiveness?

What action should the nurse take if a coworker asks them to administer a medication they prepared?

A nurse is assisting in preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of two tenths of a milligram. Which of the following transcription examples should the nurse use?

What is the term for medication administration that involves the digestive tract?

Which term describes a clear liquid medication often prepared in water or alcohol?

In pharmacological terms, what does 'PO' indicate about the method of medication administration?

A nurse is assessing an IV site and suspects extravasation from a vesicant medication. Which assessment findings and/or supportive actions may be expected? (Select all that apply)

A nurse is preparing to administer morning insulin to a client who has a prescription for 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin subcutaneous daily. What is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe?