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The skin has a role in the immune system.

Alcohol use should be avoided in patients taking clonazepam.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect among all muscle relaxants that work in the central nervous system?

If a medication is prescribed PO, the route of administration for that medication is orally.

A patient previously experienced an anaphylactic hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction to penicillin G. Which medication should not be administered to this patient due to the potential for cross-sensitivity?

Oxybutynin is used in the treatment of _____________.

A 55-year-old presents reporting urinary retention. Tests reveal a lower urinary tract obstruction in the ureter. Which of the following is of most concern to the nurse?

A patient is being prescribed dextroamphetamine for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). During health education, the nurse should make the patient aware of the black box warning relating to what potential risk issue?

A patient has a deep vein thrombosis and is discharged on warfarin.  Which of the following should be taught to the patient?    Select all that apply

A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of polycythemia. Which treatment should the nurse discuss with the patient?