The patient with well-controlled chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder presents with a 3 day history of increased cough with sputum production, fever, and malaise. Upon assessment, breath sounds are clear after coughing and the patient appears to breathe comfortably with no retractions or nasal flaring. His chest x-ray is clear and his screening complete blood count is largely normal, with exception of a white blood cell count of 16. The nurse anticipates the provider to order which medication(s)? Select all that apply. 

Which medication is a hypoglycemic agent?

The patient with chronic renal failure has been prescribed erythropoietin. The nurse informs the patient the drug has which intended effect?