A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum
calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse
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prescribed to the client? - Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia.
The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best food item? -
Orange juice
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors
the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the presence of systemic
toxicity from this medication? - Tinnitus
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 - At least 30
minutes before exposure to the sun
Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury. When
applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action? - Informing the client that this is
normal
The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to the
site of injury. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following indicates
that a systemic effect has occurred? - Hyperventilation
Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with severe acne. Before the administration of this
medication, the nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed? -
Triglyceride level
A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider (HCP)
prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the client's medication record and would
contact the (HCP) if the client is taking which medication? - Vitamin A
The nurse is applying a topical corticosteroid to a client with eczema. The nurse would
monitor for the potential for increased systemic absorption of the medication if the
medication were being applied to which of the following body areas? - Axilla
The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. The nurse notes
that the client is taking azelaic acid (Azelex). Because of the medication prescription,
the nurse would suspect that the client is being treated for: - Acne
The health care provider has prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) for the client with
a partial-thickness burn, which has cultured positive for gram-negative bacteria. The
nurse is reinforcing information to the client about the medication. Which statement [Show Less]