A client with a history of long-term administration of ibuprofen receives a prescription for misoprostol. Which finding indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that the medication was effective?

A client who is scheduled for colorectal surgery is receiving metronidazole intravenously preoperatively. Which problem should the practical nurse report to the charge nurse?

The practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of benztropine to a client with Parkinson’s disease.

The client reports having a very dry mouth. Which action should the PN take?

A patient has been prescribed intravenous (IV) famotidine.
Which observation would indicate to the practical nurse (PN) that the medication is having the desired effect?

A client who is taking sildenafil 50 mg by mouth (PO) as needed (PRN), reports experiencing visual changes to the practical nurse (PN). Which instruction should the PN give to the client?

The Practical Nurse (PN) is reinforcing information with a patient who has been diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) about the antiretroviral medication regimen.

Which patient statement should the PN recognize as requiring an additional review of the information?

The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who is receiving a nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). The patient reports experiencing malaise, fatigue, and anorexia.

The PN observes the patient’s respirations are 30 breaths/minute.

Which laboratory result is most important for the PN to review?

A patient with tuberculosis returns to the clinic for daily antibiotic injections for a urinary infection.
The patient has been taking antitubercular medications for 10 weeks and reports ringing in the ears.
Which prescribed medication should the practical nurse (PN) report to the healthcare provider?ider?

Which symptom reported by a client indicates that the practical nurse (PN) should notify the healthcare provider before giving a scheduled dose of propranolol?

The patient is a 66-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. He is on metoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide, and metformin.

Recently, he has been having trouble controlling his blood pressure and has also experienced a severe headache. He was directly admitted to the hospital from his primary care physician’s office.

Which of the following assessment findings indicates a therapeutic result of the minoxidil administered?