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The healthcare provider has prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) for the client with a partial-thickness burn, which has cultured positive for gram-negative bacteria. The nurse is reinforcing information to the client about the medication. Which statement made by the client indicates a lack of understanding about the treatment?
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Correct Answer: The medication will permanently stain my skin.
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the presence of systemic toxicity from this medication?
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Correct Answer: Tinnitus
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching about the use of metoprolol (Lopressor)?
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Correct Answer: I will take the medication at bedtime.
The client has begun medication therapy with pancrelipase (Pancrease MT). The nurse evaluates that the medication is having the optimal intended benefit if which effect is observed?
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Correct Answer: Reduction of steatorrhea
Cycloserine (Seromycin) is added to the medication regimen for a client with tuberculosis. Which of the following would the nurse include in the client-teaching plan regarding this medication?
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Correct Answer: To return to the clinic weekly for serum drug-level testing
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