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An older adult client with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet). The HCP has added a second medication for the client’s condition.  What medication does the nurse anticipate will be ordered?

What is given to treat a client with acromegaly?

A client is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The client requests assistance from the nurse to choose an appropriate meal for dinner. What foods must be avoided in clients taking MAOIs?

What antispasmodic drug is also used to manage a possible life threatening reaction to anesthesia?

A 35-five-year old patient with type 1 diabetes is using insulin lispro prior to his meals.  The patient now requires long-acting insulin for 24-hour serum glucose control.  Select the most appropriate insulin for this purpose?

A patient has developed explosive Clostridium Difficle diarrhea following antibiotic treatment for strep throat. Select the frequently used drug treatments for this condition (Select all that apply):

The nurse is caring for a client taking clopidogrel (Plavix) to prevent thrombus formation. The nurse should question the use of clopidogrel by a client who has which of the following?

A 35-five-year old patient with type 1 diabetes is using insulin lispro prior to his meals.  The patient now requires long-acting insulin for 24-hour serum glucose control.  Select the most appropriate insulin for this purpose?

What medication can be used to treat the symptom of urticaria?

Carbon dioxide is carried in the blood as: