A client is started on gemfibrozil (Lopid) to assist in the lowering of triglyceride level. Which of the following side effects is associated with gemfibrozil (Lopid)?

A client newly prescribed niacin (Nicotonic Acid) presents to the healthcare setting with complaints of flushing following doses. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being administered?

A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the antagonist action of reversal medications. For each medication listed below, click to specify the expected reversal agent.

A client presents to the healthcare setting and ordered verapamil (Calan) to treat his hypertension. Which assessment finding by the nurse would determine if the medication should be held?

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) to assist in lowering his LDL cholesterol. Which lab value must be routinely done with this medication to prevent complications?

The nurse is educating a client on the possible side effects associated with quinapril (Accupril). Which of the following side effects are associated with this medication classification? (Select All that Apply)

The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a dry-non productive cough associated with an ACE inhibitor. Which of the following drugs is an alternative to ACE inhibitors?

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the intensive care unit for a cardiac dysrhythmia. The nurse understands the prescribed calcium channel blocker has which of the following mechanisms of action?

A client presents to the emergency healthcare setting and diagnosed with a life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmia. Which of the following medications would the nurse begin to prepare?

A nurse prepares to administer vancomycin 15 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hr. The client weighs 198 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the antagonist action of reversal medications. For each medication listed below, click to specify the expected reversal agent.