A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take diltiazem. Which of the following

statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understand the

teaching?

I will check my heart rate before I take the medication

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atrocastatin for hyperlipidemia. Which of the

following client laboratory values should the nurse monitor?

creatinine kinase

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and a

prescription for clozapine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse

review before administering the medication?

total cholesterol

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has depression and a new prescription for

fluozetine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of

the teaching?

I should take acetaminophen instead of ibuprofen for my headaches while taking this

medication

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. The nurse should identify

which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?

akathisia

A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a

urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an

indication that the client understands the teaching?

I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan. Which of the

following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for and report to

the provider?

chest pressure

A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glyburide. The

client reports feeling confused and anxious. Which of the following actions should the

nurse take first?

perform a capillary blood glucose test

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the use of ethinyl

estradiol/norelgestromin. The nurse should identify that which of the following

statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

I will fold the sticky sides of the old patch together before disposing it

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking amitriptyline for depression. Which of the

following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?

dry mouth