The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with hypertension and requires medication therapy. Which of the following medications below is considered a first line treatment for hypertension?

The nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with hypertension and requires medication therapy. Which of the following medications below is considered a first line treatment for hypertension?

A nurse prepares to administer vancomycin 15 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hr. The client weighs 198 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A client presents to the emergency healthcare setting and diagnosed with a life-threatening ventricular dysrhythmia. Which of the following medications would the nurse begin to prepare?

A client with hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia is prescribed doxazosin (Cardura). Which of the following statements below would the nurse emphasize regarding doxazosin (Cardura)?

The nurse is caring for a client who suffers from frequent blood clots and currently taking argatroban (Hospira). Which of the following conditions in the client's medical history would require them to take argatroban (Hospira)?

A client is started on gemfibrozil (Lopid) to assist in the lowering of triglyceride level. Which of the following side effects is associated with gemfibrozil (Lopid)?

The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a dry-non productive cough associated with an ACE inhibitor. Which of the following drugs is an alternative to ACE inhibitors?

A client who suffers from hypertension and headaches is prescribed esmolol (Brevibloc). The nurse would educate the client on which side effects associated with this medication?
(Select All that Apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the intensive care unit for a cardiac dysrhythmia. The nurse understands the prescribed calcium channel blocker has which of the following mechanisms of action?

The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would the nurse assess to reduce the incidence of toxicity with digoxin (Lanoxin)?