A client with mild parkinsonism is started on oral amantadine (Symmetrel). What

statement accurately describes the action of this medication?

dopamine in central nervoussystem isincreased

A 52-year-old client is admitted to the hospital for possible duodenal ulcers. The

healthcare provider prescribes ranitidine hydrochloride (Zantac) 150 mg BID PO.

Which data would indicate that this medication is effective?

Within 4 hours after meals, the client denies having pain.

A 78-year-old client with congestive heart failure receives the cardiac glycoside

digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg PO daily. Which observation by the nurse indicatesthat

the medication has been effective?

Clear breath sounds anteriorly and posteriorly

Minocycline (Minocin) 50 mg every 8 hoursis prescribed for an adolescent girl

diagnosed with acne. The nurse discusses self-care with the client while she is

taking the medication. Which teaching points should be included in the

discussion? (Select all that apply.)

Report vaginal itching or discharge.

Protectskin from natural and artificial ultraviolet light.

Avoid driving until response to medication is known.

Use a nonhormonal method of contraception ifsexually active.

The nurse is assessing a stuporous client in the emergency department who is

suspected of overdosing with opioids. Which agentshould the nurse prepare to

administer if the client becomes comatose?

Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan)