A patient prescribed carbamazepine needs education about side effects associated with this medication. The nurse should mention which of the following?

A patient with type 2 diabetes ingested five times the usual dose of metformin after a procedure involving iodine contrast. What side effect is most likely to occur?

A nurse is administering oxygen via a non-rebreather face mask. Which of the following would help facilitate ventilation?

A hospitalized patient is receiving subcutaneous heparin. Which of the following may be a side effect of heparin?

Which of the following medications should the nurse expect the physician to order for a client at risk for peptic ulcers after a severe traumatic injury?

While educating a patient recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the nurse should include which of the following non-pharmacological interventions?

The nurse initiates an IV infusion of piperacillin-tazobactam. The patient soon complains of shortness of breath, pruritus, and hives. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

A patient is prescribed micronized estradiol for the treatment of perimenopausal symptoms. The nurse should inform this patient that this medication increases the risk of:

The patient has been prescribed enalapril for hypertension. The patient asks the nurse how the medication lowers blood pressure. The nurse understands that ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure through:

A patient recently prescribed sildenafil should be instructed to avoid which of the following medications?

When administering vancomycin intravenously to a patient, the nurse understands that which of the following are potential side effects?

A patient is receiving intravenous ceftriaxone for the treatment of pneumonia. The nurse should be alert for the manifestation of which severe side effect?

A diabetic patient receives insulin lispro, 7 units SQ at 5:30 pm for meal coverage. The nurse would most likely see signs of hypoglycemia at what time?

A patient with type 2 diabetes has been prescribed glipizide. Which common side effect should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?

A patient with diabetes taking acarbose should be assessed for which potential adverse reaction?