You are caring for a new client that got admitted to the unit for abdominal pain. The client takes levothyroxine (Synthroid) at home. The nurse understands that the client is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) to treat which of the following conditions?

A nurse is providing an in-service on the complications of naloxone (Narcan), such as abstinence syndrome. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse include in her in-service about abstinence syndrome?

A client is being admitted for hypernatremia. A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride 500 mL IV to the client over 2 hours. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?

The nurse is explaining the differences between trade and generic name medications. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding generic name medications?

The nurse is providing an in-service on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Which of the following medications is a first-generation NSAID that inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes?

A nurse is providing teaching to a female client who is taking conjugated equine estrogens (Premarin). Which of the following clients are contraindicated for conjugated equine estrogens (Premarin)? (Select All That Apply).

The nurse teaches a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about pursed-lip breathing (PLB). Which action by the patient would indicate to the nurse that no further teaching is needed?

The nurse is providing an in-service on mucosal protectants. What medication protects the ulcer from further injury from acid and pepsin and is a viscous substance that can stick to the ulcer for up to 6 hours?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level and elevated thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (13) levels. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate to treat Graves' disease?

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed with cimetidine (Tagamet HB). The nurse understands that complications of cimetidine (Tagamel HB) include: (Select All That Apply.).

A nurse is providing information to a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide (Hydro Diuril). Which of the following information should the nurse include?