A patient is given a drug for the first time and develops shortness of breath. The patient’s heart rate is 76 beats/minute, the respiratory rate is 20 breaths/minute, and the blood pressure is $120 / 70 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$. The nurse checks a drug administration manual to make sure the correct dose was given and learns that some patients taking the drug experience shortness of breath. The nurse will contact the provider to report what?

A patient is given a drug for the first time and develops shortness of breath. The patient’s heart rate is 76 beats/minute, the respiratory rate is 20 breaths/minute, and the blood pressure is $120 / 70 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$. The nurse checks a drug administration manual to make sure the correct dose was given and learns that some patients taking the drug experience shortness of breath. The nurse will contact the provider to report what?

A nurse caring for a 5-year-old child notes that the child has discoloration of several teeth. When taking a medication history, the nurse will ask about which group of medications?

A nurse is reviewing an older adult patient’s chart before giving medications. Which patient information is of most concern?

A patient is taking a combination oral contraceptive (OC) and tells the nurse that she is planning to undergo knee replacement surgery in 2 months. What will the nurse recommend for this patient?

A patient who is taking a combination oral contraceptive begins taking carbamazepine. After several weeks, the patient tells the nurse she has begun experiencing spotting during her cycle. What will the nurse tell her to do?