The patient is a 78-year-old woman who only has 20% kidney function. She also has diabetes and is prescribed insulin, which is eliminated by kidney action. What type of dosage adjustment would you expect for this patient?
What problems could occur if the drug dosages are not adjusted?
Would this change in needed drug dosage be considered an idiosyncratic reaction? Why or why not?

Discuss the 2 major types of diabetes insipidus (central and nephrogenic).

Anurse is teaching a client about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “this medication has a slower onset than a nitroglycerin pill that is swallowed.” b. “i should take this medication as soon as pain begins.” c. “i can crush this medication for faster relief.” d. “this medication should completely dissolve within 15 minutes.”

After 2 weeks jp complains of a painful rash on her back. jp is diagnosed with herpes zoster. what explanation can the nurse give for the occurrence of this new diagnosis?