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A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients.
Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
A. Tetracycline 1 g orally every 6 hr.
Choice A is wrong because tetracycline can be prescribed in doses of 1 g orally every 6 hours.
B. Warfarin 100 units subcutaneously daily.
Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant medication and is not administered subcutaneously. The nurse should clarify this prescription with the provider before administering it.
C. Penicillin G 5,000,000 units intramuscularly every 4 hr.
Choice C is wrong because Penicillin G can be prescribed in doses of 5,000,000 units intramuscularly every 4 hours.
D. Zoledronate 5 mg intravenously x 1 dose.
Choice D is wrong because Zoledronate can be prescribed as a single intravenous dose of 5 mg.
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Full Explanation
Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant medication and is not administered subcutaneously.
The nurse should clarify this prescription with the provider before administering it.
Choice A is wrong because tetracycline can be prescribed in doses of 1 g orally every 6 hours.
Choice C is wrong because Penicillin G can be prescribed in doses of 5,000,000 units intramuscularly every 4 hours.
Choice D is wrong because Zoledronate can be prescribed as a single intravenous dose of 5 mg.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostate hypertrophy and a prescription for doxazosin.
The client tells the nurse, "I do not want to take this medication. I would prefer a natural therapy."
Which of the following supplements should the nurse suggest the client discuss with the provider?
A. Black cohosh.
Choice B is wrong because black cohosh is not commonly used to treat BPH.
B. Feverfew.
Choice A is wrong because feverfew is not commonly used to treat BPH.
C. Saw palmetto.
Some people believe that saw palmetto may help reduce symptoms of benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH). The nurse should suggest that the client discuss this supplement with their provider.
D. Garlic.
Choice D is wrong because garlic is not commonly used to treat BPH.
Full Explanation
Some people believe that saw palmetto may help reduce symptoms of benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH).
The nurse should suggest that the client discuss this supplement with their provider.
Choice A is wrong because black cohosh is not commonly used to treat BPH.
Choice B is wrong because feverfew is not commonly used to treat BPH.
Choice D is wrong because garlic is not commonly used to treat BPH.
A nurse is planning care for a group of clients.
Which of the following client's medications should be monitored by the nurse for hearing loss related to a medication interaction?
A. Losartan and atorvastatin.
Choice A is wrong because there is no known interaction between losartan and atorvastatin that can cause hearing loss.
B. Propranolol and raloxifene.
Choice B is wrong because there is no known interaction between propranolol and raloxifene that can cause hearing loss.
C. Digoxin and levothyroxine.
Choice C is wrong because there is no known interaction between digoxin and levothyroxine that can cause hearing loss.
D. Furosemide and amikacin.
Combining furosemide with certain aminoglycoside antibiotics like amikacin may increase the risk of hearing loss. The nurse should monitor this client for hearing loss related to a medication interaction.
Full Explanation
Combining furosemide with certain aminoglycoside antibiotics like amikacin may increase the risk of hearing loss.
The nurse should monitor this client for hearing loss related to a medication interaction.
Choice A is wrong because there is no known interaction between losartan and atorvastatin that can cause hearing loss.
Choice B is wrong because there is no known interaction between propranolol and raloxifene that can cause hearing loss.
Choice C is wrong because there is no known interaction between digoxin and levothyroxine that can cause hearing loss.
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients.
Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider before administering?
A. Tetracycline 1 g orally every 6 hr.
Choice A is wrong because tetracycline can be prescribed in doses of 1 g orally every 6 hours.
B. Warfarin 100 units subcutaneously daily.
Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant medication and is not administered subcutaneously. The nurse should clarify this prescription with the provider before administering it.
C. Penicillin G 5,000,000 units intramuscularly every 4 hr.
Choice C is wrong because Penicillin G can be prescribed in doses of 5,000,000 units intramuscularly every 4 hours.
D. Zoledronate 5 mg intravenously x 1 dose.
Choice D is wrong because Zoledronate can be prescribed as a single intravenous dose of 5 mg.
Full Explanation
Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant medication and is not administered subcutaneously.
The nurse should clarify this prescription with the provider before administering it.
Choice A is wrong because tetracycline can be prescribed in doses of 1 g orally every 6 hours.
Choice C is wrong because Penicillin G can be prescribed in doses of 5,000,000 units intramuscularly every 4 hours.
Choice D is wrong because Zoledronate can be prescribed as a single intravenous dose of 5 mg.