A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25

mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines that the medication was effective

if the:

1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL

2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL

A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress)

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

A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent and her family regarding a new prescription of

phenytoin (Dilantin) for a newly diagnosed seizure disorder. Which of the following client

statements indicates the understanding of the teaching:

1) I will keep a seizure frequency chart

2) I will skip a dose if I am experiencing nausea

A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving furosemide (Lasix) and

digoxin (Lanoxin). Routine laboratory results reveal a potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L. Which of

the following actions should the nurse take first:

1) Apply a cardiac monitor