A nurse is providing an in-service on the complications of overdosing on morphine, such as the opioid toxicity triad. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse include in her in-service about opioid toxicity triad?

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?

A nurse is teaching a client with a new prescription of dantrolene (Dantrium). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching about this medication?

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 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?

A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A nurse administered prochlorperazine (Compazine) IV to a client three hours ago. The nurse understands that a complication of this medication includes extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). Which of the following signs indicate EPS?

The nurse is reviewing a pregnant client's prescribed medications that are currently due for administration at 0900. The nurse noticed that the physician ordered misoprostol to prevent stomach ulcers. What is the next action that the nurse should take?

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 nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed with cimetidine (Tagamet HB). The nurse understands that complications of cimetidine (Tagamel HB) include: (Select All That Apply.).

A nurse is providing an in-service on raloxifene (Evista) to a group of female clients. What is the pregnancy risk category of raloxifene (Evista)?