ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored 2019

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A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Th... yroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 micro units/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/ld. A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Winepress) which of the following client statement indicates understanding of teaching: 1) I will not use a salt substitute while taking meds 2) I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which statement by the patient indicates further teaching? 1) I should expect a rash to develop 2) I may develop hair or face or chest A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for an antibiotic from a client's provider. Which of the following is the nurse required to do: 3) Read the prescription back to the provider after transcribing 4) Write the trade name for the prescribed medicine [Show More]

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