The client has been prescribed acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) by the healthcare provider. However, the client is not sure about the uses of aspirin. What of the following are the appropriate indications for aspirin? (Select All That Apply.).

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?

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?

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 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?

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 statements is true about medications that are AGONISTS?

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

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?

A nurse is educating a client about a new prescription for morphine sulfate (Astramorph). Which of the following statement should the nurse include in the teaching about morphine?

A nurse administered ondansetron (Zofran) IV to a client 30 minutes ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a complication of this medication?