A client is prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) 0.25 mg three times a day.

The nurse should independently hold the evening dose if the client is

displaying signs/symptoms of rage.

A client is started on haloperidol (Haldol) to control antipsychotic episodes

associated with schizophrenia. The nurse should instruct the client to

observe for which of the following potential adverse medication effects?

Muscle spasm and parkinsonian symptoms

A nurse is administering glucagon intramuscularly to a client. Which of the

following actions will help the nurse evaluate the medication's effectiveness?

Performing a blood glucose fingerstick

A client is receiving amphotericin B intravenously. A nurse observes for what

common side effects occurring within the first 1 to 3 hr of initiating the

infusion?

fever and chills

A client is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) for heart failure. Which of the

following clinical manifestations is an early rather than late sign of

medication toxicity?

vommiting

A nurse is monitoring a client with a history of bulimia in regards to the use

of the stimulant laxative, senna (Senokot). Which of the following client

findings supports a suspicion of laxative abuse?

The client has no urge to defecate even though stools are in the rectal vault.

. A client is prescribed diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil) for severe diarrhea.

Which of the following statements made by the client indicates a need for

further nursing instruction regarding the self- administration of the

medication?

"I will continue to take the medication as long as necessary until my

diarrhea is resolved."