Which analgesic is preferred for initial treatment of mild pain in the geriatric population?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed fluoxetine for major depressive disorder. Which finding should the nurse recognize as a priority to report to the provider?

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth (PO) to a client who has mild postoperative pain. The medication is available as acetaminophen 325 mg tablets. The nurse will administer _________ tablets

A client is prescribed a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for the management of depression. Which of the following herbal supplements should the nurse advise the client to avoid due to the potential risk of serotonin syndrome when taken concurrently with this class of medication?

A nurse is teaching an older adult client about safe medication administration. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client with opioid use disorder who is prescribed naltrexone. Which client statement demonstrates an accurate understanding of how naltrexone works?

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. The prescribed dose is 0.05 mg/kg. The client weighs 125 pounds. How many kilograms does the client weigh? 

A nurse is reviewing a provider's prescription that reads: "Administer morphine sulfate 2 mg IV q4h PRN for pain." Which interpretation of the abbreviations demonstrates correct understanding?

A nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse on the purpose of administering vecuronium to a client with severe respiratory distress. What action by the newly licensed nurse indicates a comprehensive understanding of the medication's effects?

A nurse is teaching a client about prescribed zolpidem. Which client statement should the nurse identify as requiring follow-up education before administering the medication?

Which actions by the nurse demonstrate an understanding of pharmacokinetics and the nurse's role in medication therapy? (Select All that Apply.)