A nurse is caring for a patient who is newly prescribed with celecoxib (Celebrex) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding celecoxib (Celebrex)?

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?

The nurse is considering administering a medication for the client's concern of diarrhea. Which of the following medications is indicated to decrease diarrhea?

A nurse is teaching a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate (Fosamax). Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?

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? 

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

A client is prescribed cimetidine 200 milligrams (mg) PO twice daily. It is available as an oral liquid of 100 mg per teaspoon. How many teaspoons should the nurse instruct the client to take per dose?

Which of the following statements is true about medications that are AGONISTS?

Which of the following phases of pharmacokinetics is described as the removal of the drug or its metabolites through the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, skin, or lungs?

A nurse is caring for a client who is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2. The client received insulin via the subcutaneous (SQ) route, which was given by the primary nurse and verified with a secondary nurse. One hour after administration, the client was not able to follow commands with a blood glucose reading of 30 mg/dL. The nurse should expect an order for which of the following medications?

A client has been newly prescribed with cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Which of the following statements indicates the correct therapeutic use for this medication?