The physician orders Ceclor 175 mg po for an ear infection. After reconstitution, the medication is available as 125 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

The nurse explains that a drug may have several names. The trade name is the only name that can be:

In addition to the dorsogluteal and ventrogluteal muscles, which of these sites can safely be used for intramuscular injections?

A patient is to receive insulin Regular and insulin NPH. How will the nurse draw up the insulins for administration?

An arthritic patient will be discharged home with a variety of medications. The best way for the home health nurse to assist the patient who lives alone in taking his medications is to:

The physician orders Salagen 10 mg po twice a day for dry eyes. The medication is supplied in 5-mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?

Which of the following drug orders will provide the fastest pain relief for the patient?

A nurse is assessing patient response to medications received. Which must the nurse know about these drugs to best evaluate whether the expected outcomes of the drug therapy have been achieved?

A patient consumes 120 mL of orange juice and 120 mL of milk for breakfast, 260 mL of coffee for lunch, and 90 mL of an ice pop and 120 mL of ice cream for dinner. Calculate the intake for the 6 AM to 6 PM shift.

A patient who is to receive a daily medication by the oral route has had nausea and vomiting for the last 24 hours. The best action to ensure that the patient receives the scheduled dose is to:

The nurse caring for a patient without any religious affiliation who was admitted 2 days ago with a severe gastrointestinal infection encounters the hospital chaplain who wants to pray with the patient. The most appropriate response by the nurse is: