Hesi Rn Pharmacology Version 5 And Hesi Pn Pharmacology Version 5

[Type text][Type text] A client is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease and receives a prescription for esomeprazole (Nexium) 20 mg capsule daily. When providing this client with discharge teaching, the nurse should include which instruction? - ANSWER--Take at same time each day one hour before eating a meal. A client receives a new prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro), a synthetic quinolone. When teaching about this drug, which information in the client's history requires special emphasis by the nurse? - ANSWER--Works twenty hours a week as a lifeguard at the local pool. The nurse administers the initial dose of a fentanyl (Duragesic) transdermal patch to a client. Which assessment finding should the nurse use to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication? - ANSWER--The number on the numeric pain scale.[Type text] Based on the blood culture and sensitivity results, the healthcare provider prescribes an IV aminoglycoside antibiotic and discontinues the current prescription for another broad spectrum antibiotic. The medication administration record indicates that the client received the broad spectrum antibiotic two hours ago. Which action should the nurse implement? - ANSWER--Administer the initial dose of the aminoglycoside antibiotic as soon as possible. The nurse is providing medication teaching for a client who recently