When prescribing metronidazole (Flagyl) to treat bacterial vaginosis, patient education would include:
1. Metronidazole is safe in the first trimester of pregnancy.
2. Consuming alcohol in any form may cause a severe reaction.
3. Sexual partners need concurrent therapy.
4. Headaches are a sign of a serious adverse reaction and need immediate evaluation.
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The nurse is evaluating the activity tolerance of a 9-month-old with iron-deficiency anemia. Which of the following findings indicates that the child is tolerating activity?
1. Tachycardia 2. Decreased alertness 3. Respiratory rate less than 50 with activity 4. Muscle weakness
A patient who is prescribed sotalol (Betapace) develops the following problems. For which finding should you immediately notify the prescriber?
a. Heart rate of 60 beats/min b. Difficulty sleeping c. Cold hands and feet d. Chest discomfort
The drug label reads 1.5 g per 4 mL. Prepare a dose of 800 mg. Express your answer to the nearest tenth
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse is preparing to administer a medication. Which six rights of drug administration should the nurse assess for prior to administering the prescribed medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Right client 2. Right route of administration 3. Right dose 4. Right time of preparation 5. Right documentation