What is a potential serious complication of abrupt cessation of beta-blockers like metoprolol?

A nurse is teaching a client about taking an expectorant to treat a cough. The nurse should explain that this type of medication has which of the following actions?

A patient is receiving a glucocorticoid medication (ex. prednisone) to treat an inflammatory condition, the provider has ordered a slow taper in order to discontinue this medication. The nurse explains to the patient that this is done to prevent which condition

When administering eye drops, which of the following is a crucial step to avoid contamination?

Mr. Johnson, a 57-year-old male, was recently diagnosed with severe allergic asthma. His provider prescribes prednisone (a corticosteroid) to reduce inflammation and improve his breathing. He has been instructed to take 40 mg orally daily for the next 5 days, followed by a gradual taper. During the course of treatment. Mr. Johnson reports feeling increasingly fatigued, experiencing swelling in his legs, and noticing a weight gain of 3 pounds over the last 3 days. He also mentions having difficulty sleeping. What is the nurse's primary concern regarding Mr. Johnson's symptoms (fatigue, swelling, weight gain, difficulty sleeping while on prednisone therapy?

The nurse is preparing to give a second dose of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) to a patient and notes a petechial rash on the patient's extremities. The nurse will perform which action?

The nurse is administering amiodarone to a patient who is being treated for a ventricular arrhythmia. The patient has received a bolus of 150 mg of amiodarone IV and is now receiving a continuous infusion of 1 mg/min. The nurse notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 88/54 mm Hg. The nurse will notify the provider and perform which other action?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and digoxin (Lanoxin). Which potential electrolyte imbalance will the nurse monitor for in this patient?

A patient is receiving (metoprolol) Lopressor post MI, the nurse should monitor for which adverse effect?

A patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia after complaining of high fever and shortness of breath. The patient was not able to produce sputum for a culture. The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order which of the following?

A patient has administered regular insulin 30 minutes prior but has not received a breakfast tray. The patient is experiencing nervousness and tremors. What is the nurse's first action?