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 caring for a patient that is prescribed with a controlled substance. Which of the following statements accurately describes controlled substances?

A client presents to the clinic with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and wants to know more information on metformin. Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding metformin (Glucophage)? (Select All That Apply.).

Which of the following routes is affected by the first-pass effect?

A nurse is educating a client about a new prescription for morphine sulfate (Astramorph). Which of the following statement should the nurse include in the teaching about morphine?

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 client is newly diagnosed with erectile dysfunction and has been prescribed sildenafil (Viagra). Which of the following statements should the nurse NOT include in her client education about sildenafil (Viagra)? (Select All That Apply.).

Read the scenario and select the correct answers to complete the sentence:

Postoperative Medication Teaching

The nurse is performing postoperative medication teaching to an older mate client after a minor procedure to remove a superficial cyst on his upper back. The client is curious about the movement of the medication through his body and asks the nurse the name of the concept in which the medication moves from the site of administration, across body membranes, and to the circulating funds/bloodstream

The client is curious about the movement of the medication through his body. The client asks the nurse the name of the concept in which the medication moves from the site of administration, across body membranes, and to the circulating fluids/bloodstream.
How should the nurse best respond to explain this pharmacokinetic concept? 

A nurse is providing an in-service on raloxifene (Evista) to a group of female clients. What is the pregnancy risk category of raloxifene (Evista)?

The nurse is caring for a client who received a high amount of fentanyl three hours ago. The nurse understands that she should anticipate a prescription for naloxone (Narcan). Which of the following signs is suggestive of opioid toxicity triad?

A nurse is providing an in-service for hydrochlorothiazide (Hydro Diuril). Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding hydrochlorothiazide? (Select All That Apply).