The physician writes an order for ziprasidone hydrochloride (Geodon) 80 mg. Each tablet contains 20 mg. How many tablets would you administer?

A patient who complains of gastric distress from NSAIDS such as aspirin or indomethacin will most likely benefit from the administration of which medication?

Prescribed is 80 mg of gentamicin in 50 mL to infuse in 30 minutes. The nurse would program the electronic infusion pump at what rate?

The physician writes an order for furosemide (Lasix) 120 mg. Each table contains 40 mg. How many tablets would you administer?

The nurse has taught a patient about sucralfate (Carafate). Which statement indicates that the patient requires further teaching?

The nurse prepares to administer benztropine to the patient with Parkinson's Disease. The nurse holds the dose and notifies the physician based on which assessment finding?

The client has fallen off his mountain bike and sustained multiple abrasions to both of his knees. Which would be appropriate medication(s) for pain management for this client? (Select All That Apply)

What information should the nurse include in a teaching plan for a patient who is being discharged home after knee surgery with a prescription for hydrocodone? Select All That Apply

A toddler ingests a small amount of household cleaning fluid. What is the safest advice for the nurse to provide the caregiver?

A patient is ordered a phenothiazine antiemetic for treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. The nurse will be evaluating for a positive effect. At what time should the nurse administer the drug?

A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of a severe headache. She is diaphoretic and is unable to sit still. Her family tells the nurse that the client has been taking "some herb." Which herb does the nurse suspect the client has been taking?