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Term: To return to the clinic weekly for serum drug-level testing Definition: Cycloserine (Seromycin) is added to the medication regimen for a client with tuberculosis. Which of the following w... ould the nurse include in the client-teaching plan regarding this medication? Term: Liver enzyme levels Definition: ) A client with tuberculosis is being started on antituberculosis therapy with isoniazid (INH). Before giving the client the first dose, a nurse ensures that which of the following baseline studies has been completed? Term: 1. Signs of hepatitis 2. Flu-like syndrome 3. Low neutrophil count 5. Ocular pain or blurred vision Definition: Rifabutin (Mycobutin) is prescribed for a client with active Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease and tuberculosis. The nurse monitors for which side effects of the medication? Term: "I will take Ecotrin (enteric-coated aspirin) for my headaches because it is coated." Definition: A nurse reinforces discharge instructions to a postoperative client who is taking warfarin sodium (Coumadin). Which statement, if made by the client, reflects the need for further teaching? Term: 0.5 to 2 ng/mL Definition: A client who is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin) daily has a serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L and is complaining of anorexia. A health care provider prescribes a digoxin level to rule out digoxin toxicity. A nurse checks the results, knowing that which of the following is the therapeutic serum level (range) for digoxin? [Show More]

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