A nurse is evaluating a client who received subcutaneous sumatriptan 1 hour ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a client that reads "ondansetron 8 mg by mouth every 12 hr PRN." Which of the following parts of the prescription should the nurse clarify with the provider?

A nurse is preparing to administer a hazardous IV medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is caring for a client who has received propofol during a colonoscopy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as an adverse effect of the medication?

A nurse is caring for a female client in an outpatient clinic.

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Nurses' Notes

Day 1:

Client is seen by provider for routine follow-up after being started on axcarbazepine 150mg PO twice a day, last week. Client reports no nausea, headache, dizziness, or ataxia. Provider increased oxcarbazepine to 300 mg PO twice a day. Client is to return for a follow-up in 2 weeks.

Day 14:

Client returns for follow-up after increasing oxcarbazepine dosage. Client reports starting to have mild headaches earlier this week. Also states, "Yesterday I was very nauseated and threw up before breakfast." When talking to client they have difficulty remembering the times they are taking their axcarbazepine. Client reports using oral contraceptives as the only means of birth control.

Laboratory Results

Day 14

Hct 40% (37% to 47%)

Hgb 13g/dL (12 to 16g/dL)

Sodium 124 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)

Vitals Signs

Day 14:

• Temperature 36.3°C (97.4° F)
• Heart rate 86/min

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking phenelzine and reports eating aged cheese. Which of the following is a manifestation of an interaction between the medication and the food?

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse should identify that which of the following supplements is contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving ondansetron IV. Which of the following findings is an indication that the ondansetron is effective?

A nurse in an emergency department is administering naloxone to a client who is experiencing opioid toxicity. Following administration of the medication, which of the following should the nurse assess first?

A home care nurse is teaching a client about safe medication disposal. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for treating angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?