Atenolol is an antihypertensive drug classified as a beta blocker.
The following are the things needed to be assessed or checked by a nurse before administration
Atenolol has been prescribed for a hospitalized client. The nurse should check whic
A nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder who has been prescribed lithium carbonate. Identify 3 potential adverse effects of this medication. List nursing interventions/ client education that should be provided if adverse effects to lithium occur? A nurse is caring for a client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. Identify five clinical manifestations associated with this phase of the bipolar disorder.
A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis has been prescribed meloxicam. The nurse observes a rash. Which reaction would the nurse suspect?
the nurse is planning care for a client who has been prescribed intravenous potassium.Which nursing action is necessary a) Provide client with printed drug information b) Keep the client NPO c) Administer IV push d) Obtain an infusion pump
1. A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent client who has been prescribed isotretinion (accutane). The nurse should inform the client that which of the following medications are contraindicated while taking accutane? a. metronidazole (flagyl) b. prednisolone (prednisone) c. omeprazole (prilosec) d. spironolactone (aldactone) 2. A nurse is preparing to administer chemotherapy to a client who has colon cancer. The client has the following laboratory results: WBC 700/mm3, RBC 2.8 million/mm3, Hgb 7.9 g/dLWhich of the following actions should...
the nurse is caring for a hospitalized 3 year old client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus the client patient call the nurse to report that clients has become irritable and is caring for no obvious reason what actions should the nurse take.
A nurse is
caring for a hospitalized client who has bipolar and is disturbing
other client with incessant talking.which of the following actions
should the nurse take
A nurse s contributing to the pian of care for a client who is newty admited w ollowing acions shouid be added io the plan ol care? A Encourage the dlient to sisep dunrg the day to make up for insonnia Offer the cliect fracuent sirali snacis duning wakng hours C Monitor the...
A nurse is caring for a client who was prescribed an antidepressant based on its ability to prevent the reuptake of neurotransmitters. The nurse should identify that which of the following terms describes why this drug was prescribed for the client? Pharmacologic action Chemical stability Route Adverse effects
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed a special diet. The client to adhere to the diet at home. The nurse should notify which of the following members of the health care team? is concerned that he does not have the resources to purchase the food he needs o O O O Social worker Occupational therapist Registered dietician Primary care provider
If a client has been prescribed multiple inhaled medications, how would you educate the client on the self-administration of these medications, and in what order should they be administered?
A client with hypertension has a fungal infection and has been prescribed fluconazole (Dfucan for the fuga redion and losartan (1737) for hypertension. The nurse would be alert for which of the folowing? A Increased risk of adverse effects of losartan. B. Decreased hypotensive effect of losartan. C Increased risk of hypoglycemia. D. Increased risk of hypersensitivity reaction.