A client presents to the clinic with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and wants to know more information on metformin. Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding metformin (Glucophage)? (Select All That Apply.).

A client has been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The client has been prescribed ondansetron (Zofran), but the client is unsure of the indication for this medication. What is your response as a nurse?

The nurse is managing care for a client on the medical unit.

The health care provider prescribes testosterone (Depo-testosterone) via the intramuscular (IM) route for this client to treat hypogonadism. Which of the following sites should the nurse administer this medication? Drag and drop the word from the choices below to best answer the question.

Appropriate site to administer this medication:

A client is being admitted for hypernatremia. A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride 500 mL IV to the client over 2 hours. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?

Read the scenario and select the correct answers to complete the sentence:

Postoperative Medication Teaching

The nurse is performing postoperative medication teaching to an older mate client after a minor procedure to remove a superficial cyst on his upper back. The client is curious about the movement of the medication through his body and asks the nurse the name of the concept in which the medication moves from the site of administration, across body membranes, and to the circulating funds/bloodstream

The client is curious about the movement of the medication through his body. The client asks the nurse the name of the concept in which the medication moves from the site of administration, across body membranes, and to the circulating fluids/bloodstream.
How should the nurse best respond to explain this pharmacokinetic concept? 

A client is newly diagnosed with erectile dysfunction and has been prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). Which of the following statements should the nurse NOT include in her client education about sildenafil (Viagra)? (Select All That Apply.).

A client is prescribed ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone (Yasmin) to prevent pregnancy. The client missed two days of her medication. What is an appropriate client education for this client?

A new patient on the unit is scheduled to take two medications at 0900. Before giving the medications, the nurse goes over her medication rights and checks. Which of the following option is not included in the 10 rights of safe medication administration?

The nurse is providing an in-service on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Which of the following medications is a first-generation NSAID that inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes?

Which of the following routes is affected by the first-pass effect?

A nurse is caring for a client that is newly prescribed with calcium carbonate supplements. Which of the following options is an indication for this medication?