A nurse is working with a client who takes kava for control of anxiety. The nurse should counsel the client to avoid which other kinds of drugs when taking kava? Select all that apply.
A client who has been admitted to the hospital needs his medications to be administered intravenously because of his condition. Which of the following situations would require administration of intravenous medication?
A client who is recovering from surgery has been pleading with the nurse for more pain medication. The nurse is aware that the client has developed a physical dependence on the drug. Which of the following best describes this condition? Select all that apply.
A nurse has an order for meclizine PO to give to a client for PRN dizziness. Which factors would the nurse consider before administering this medication? Select all that apply.
A client is planning to take ketorolac IM (Toradol) for pain and must self-administer the drug at home. Which of the following information would the nurse give this client about selecting the correct location for the administration of this type of injection? Select all that apply.
A client tells the nurse that he has leftover medications that he doesn’t know how to or where to dispose of them. Which instructions should the nurse give this client about proper disposal of medications? Select all that apply.
A client complains of severe pain following knee surgery. The nurse provides a dose of hydrocodone to help control this client’s pain. Which of the following gastrointestinal conditions may develop as side effects to using this type of drug? Select all that apply.
A client with a nasogastric tube has an order for an oral medication but he is unable to swallow any tablets. Which of the following principles would the nurse consider when administering a drug through a client’s nasogastric tube? Select all that apply.
A home care nurse is visiting a client and notes that there are several medication bottles visible in the house. What information should the nurse give to this client about safe medication storage? Select all that apply.
A client tells the nurse that he cannot take Percocet because he thinks he has an increased risk of having an allergic reaction to the drug. Which of the following factors are associated with an increased risk of having an allergic reaction to this drug? Select all that apply.
