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A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record and notes a prescription for verifying the trough level of the pts medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to administering the next dose B. Verify that the pt has been taking the med fro 24 hrs before obtaining specimen C. Ask the pt to provide a urine specimen after the next dose of medication D. Administer the medication, and obtain a blood specimen 30 mins later
A nurse is assessing a pt who has a serious infection and has been receiving cefotaxime for the past week. Which of the following findings indicates a potential serious adverse reaction to this medication? A. Diaphoresis B. Epistaxis C. Diarrhea D. Alopecia
A nurse is teaching a pt about fluticasone to treat perennial rhinitis. Which of the following statements by the pt indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. I should use the spray every 4 hrs while I am awake B. It can take as long as 3 weeks before the medication takes affect C. This can also be used to treat motion sickness D. I can use this medication when my nasal passages are blocked
A nurse is planning care for a pt who is receiving furosemide IV for edema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply) A. Assess for tinnitus B. Report urine output 50 mL/hr C. Monitor blood potassium levels D. Elevate head of bed slowly before ambulation E. Recommend eating a banana daily
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What are drug interactions with oxygen?
What route is albuterol sulfate administered?
What class of medication is oxygen?
What is a common abbreviation of nitroglycerin?
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Passive diffusion (most common) through non-aqueous barriers Active transport
Filtered into urine but readily reabsorbed (problem could be not efficient secretion)
Mostly in LiverEpithelial cellsKidney, lung, heart, brain and skin