The nurse working on the medical-surgical floor has just received report. Which medication should the nurse administer first?
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A 40-year-old patient complaining of depression taking lithium 900 mg PO q12hr.
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A 55-year-old patient taking ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO q12hr for osteomyelitis with a temperature of 101 F (38.3C)
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A 50-year-old patient admitted for atrial fibrillation taking 30 mg diltiazem PO q6hr.
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A 70-year-old patient with COPD complaining of exercise intolerance taking salmeterol/fluticasone powder inhaler 50 mcg q12hr.