The nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) to induce labor. Which assessment finding would cause the nurse to immediately DC the medication?

A pregnant client is receiving magnesium sulfate for the management of preeclampsia. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing toxicity from the medication if which of the following is noted on assessment?

The nurse is monitoring a client in preterm labor who is receiving IV magnesium sulfate. The nurse should monitor for which adverse effects of the medication?

The nurse instructor asks a nursing student to describe the procedure for administering erythromycin ointment to the eyes of a newborn. Which student statement indicates that further teaching is needed?

A client in preterm labor (31 weeks) who is dilated to 4 cm has been started on magnesium sulfate and contractions have stopped. If the client's labor can be inhibited for the next 48 hours, the nurse anticipates a prescription for which medication?

Methylgonovine is prescribed for a women to treat postpartum hemorrhage. Before administration of methylergonovine, what is the priority nursing assessment?

The nurse is preparing to administer beractant (Survanta) to a premature infant who has respiratory distress syndrome. The nurse plans to administer the medication by which route?

An ovoid analgesic is administered to a client in labor. The nurse assigned to care for the clinet ensures that which medication is readily available if respiratory depression occurs?

Rh(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) is prescribed for a client after delivery and the nurse provides information to the client about the purpose of the medication. The nurse determines that the woman understands the purpose of the women states that it will protect her next baby from which condition?

Methylergonovine is prescribed for a client with postpartum hemorrhage. Before administering the medication, the nurse contacts the health care provider who prescribed the medication if which condition is documented in the client's medical history?

(Pediatric Medication Administration) The nurse is providing medication instructions to a parent. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further instruction?

A health care provider prescription reads "ampicillin sodium 125 mg IV every 6 hours" The medication label reads "1 g and reconstitute with 7.4 mL of bacteriostatic water. The nurse prepares to draw up how many mL to administer 1 dose?

A pediatric client with ventricular septal defect repair is placed on a maintenance dosage of digoxin (Lanoxin). The dosage is 0.07 mg/kg/day, and the clients weight is 7.2 kg. The health care provider (HCP) prescribes the drug digoxin to be given twice daily. The nurse prepares how much digoxin to administer to the client in each dose?

Sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin), 1 g orally four times daily is prescribed for an adolescent with a UTI. The medication label reads "500 mg tablets". The nurse has determined that the dosage prescribed is sage. The nurse administers how many tablets per dose to the adolescent?

Penicillin G procaine (Wycillin), 1,000,000 units IM, is prescribed for a child with an infection The mediation label reads "1,200,000 units per 2 mL". The nurse has determined that the dose prescribed is safe The nurse administers how many mL per dose to the child?

The nurse prepares to administer an IM injection to a 4 month old infant. The nurse selects which best site to administer the injection?

Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client knowing that which finding indicates the presence of systemic toxicity from this medication?

The health education nurse provides instructions to a group of clients regarding measures that will assist in preventing skin cancer. Which instructions should the nurse provide? SATA

Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for a client with a burn injury. When applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and burning. The nurse should take which most appropriate action?

A burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to the site of injury. Thenruse monitors the client knowing that which findings indicates that a systemic effect has occurred?

Isotreinoin (Amnesteem or Claravis) is prescribed for a client with severe acne. Before the administration of this medication, the nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed?

A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider (HCP) prescribed isotretinoin (Amnesteem or Claravis). The nurse reviews the clients medical record and would contact the HCP if the client is taking which medication?

The nurse is applying a topical corticosterioid to a client with eczema. The nurse should monitor for the potential for increased systemic absorption of the medication if the medication were being applied to which body area?

The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client and notes that the client is taking azelaix acid (Azelex). Because of the medication prescription, the nurse would suspect that the client is being treated with which condition?

Silver sulfadiazine (Sulfadene, Thermazene, SSD cream) is prescribed for a client with a partial thickness burn and the nurse provides teaching about the medication. Which statement made the client indicates for further teaching?

The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have applied sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens are most effective when applied at which times?

Chemotherapy dosage is frequently based on total body surface area (BSA), so it is important for the nurse to perform which assessment before administering chemotherapy?

557. A client with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is receiving bleomycin intravenously. The nurse caring for the client anticipates that which diagnostic study will be prescribed?

558. A client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated with bisulfate (Myleran, Bisulfex). Which laboratory value would the nurse specifically monitor during treatment with this medication?

559. A client with small cell lung cancer is being treated with etoposide (Topsar). The nurse monitors the client during administration, knowing that which adverse effect is specifically associated with this medication?

560. A clinic nurse prepares a teaching plan for clients receiving an antineoplastic medication. When implementing the plan, the nurse should make which statement to the client?

561. A client with ovarian cancer is being treated with vincristine (Vincasar). The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which manifestation indicates an adverse effect specific to this medication?

562. The nurse is reviewing the H&P examination of a client who will be receiving asparagnase (Elipsar), an antineopastic agent. The nurse contacts the health care provider before administering the mediation if which disorder is documented in the client's history?

563. Tamoxifen citrate is prescribed for a client with metastatic breast carcinoma. The nurse administering th medication understands that which is the primary action of this medication?

564. A client with metastatic breast CA is receiving tamoxifen. The nurse specifically monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this medication?

565. Megestrol acetate (Megase) , an antineoplastic medication is prescribed for a client with metastatic endometrial carcinoma. The nurse reviews the client's history and should contact the health care provider if which diagnosis is documented in the clients health history.

566. The nurse monitoring the IV infusion of antineoplastic medication. During the infusion , the client complains of pain at the insertion site. On inspection of the site the nurse notes that redness and swelling and that the infusion of the medication has slowed in rate. The nurse suspects extraversion and should take which actions.

567. The nurse is analyzing the laboratory results of a client with leukemia who has received a regimen of chemotherapy. Which laboratory value would the nurse specifically note as a result of the massive cell destruction that occurred from chemotherapy?

568. The nurse is providing medication instructions to a client with breast CA who is receiving cycolophosphamide. The nurse should tell the client to take which action?

569. A client with non-Hodgkins lymphoma is receiving daunorubicin (DaunoXome). Which finding would indicate to the nurse tha thte client is experiencing an adverse effect related to the medication?

570. The nurse is monitoring the laboratory results of a client receiving an antineoplastic medication by IV route. The nurse plans to initiate bleeding precautions if which laboratory result is noted.

600. The nurse is teaching a client how to mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe. Which action, if performed by the client, indicates the need for further teaching?

601. The home care nurse visits a client recently diagnosed with DM who is taking Humilin NPH daily. The client asks the nurse how to store the unopened vials of insulin. The nurse should tell the client what action?

602. Glimpiride (Amaryl) is prescribed for a client with DM The nurse instructs the client to avoid consuming which food while taking this medication?