Digoxin toxicity - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

(latest 2023) ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam – 70 Questions and Answers Graded A+ ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2023 PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTOR EXAM 1. A nurse is providing discharge dietary teaching to a client who has a something and is taking medication theophylline and to provide general instructions the nurse should include? Avoid caffeinated beverages 2. the nurse is mixing regular insulin and NPH into a syringe for a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the fol...

ATI MED SURGE PROCTORED EXAM TESTBANK REAL (13 VERSIONS) (2023/2024), VERIFIED, 100 %CORRECT SOLUTIONS  A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should thenurse take first? 1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing. 2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed. 3) Check the client's vital signs. 4) Inform the client about the need t...

2023 ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2019 PROCTORED EXAM -STUDY GUIDE WITH NGN ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2019 PROCTORED EXAM -STUDY GUIDE 1. When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient of which of the following a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other antihypertensives b. This drug is not intended for long term use c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake d. Advise patient to change positions slowly ...

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam- Questions and Answers; International College of Health Sciences 2023/2024 1. A client with diabetes mellitus is experiencing polyphagia. Which outcome statement is the priority for this client? a. Fluid and electrolyte balance. b. Prevention of water toxicity. c. Reduced glucose in the urine. d. Adequate cellular nourishment. - ANSWER-D Rationale Diabetes mellitus Type 1 is characterized by hyperglycemia that precipitates glucosuria and poly...

MED-SURG RN Form B Exam Questions And Answers All Correct Cancer treatment options: Safety precautions for a sealed radiation implant - ANS ◯ Nursing Actions ■ Place the client in a private room away from other clients when possible. ■ Place an appropriate sign on the door warning of the radiation source. ■ Wear a dosimeter film badge that records personal amounts of radiation exposure. ■ Limit visitors to 30-min visits, and have visitors maintain a distance of 6 ft from the...

Pharmacology HESI Review Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin toxicity – know normal digoxin level (0.5 – 2 ng/mL); serum potassium (K+) level (3.5 ...

RN ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2020 1. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking phenytoin. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor and report to the provider? a. Cognitive impairment i. Phenytoin: Anticonvulsant, Antiarrhythmic. Adverse effects: suicidal thoughts, ataxia, agitation, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, dysarthria. (davis drug guide). b. Tachycardia c. Elevated Blood Pressure d. Tinnitus 2. A nurse is teaching a client who has a history o...

ATI PN CAPSTONE EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new prescriptions ...

Sinus Arrhythmia Sinus Arrhythmia Looks almost normal Action: none, continue to monitor First Drug: none Possible cause: respiratory deviation, peds, aging heart Sinus Bradycardia Action: oxygen, notify MD - if symptomatic, follow AHA guidelines. First Drug: Atropine if symptomatic - low BP Possible cause: vagal-stimulation, athlete, sleep, ischemia to SA node, Meds, ↑ ICP Sinus Tachycardia Action: Determine & Treat the cause - this is key First Drug: None, watch for d...

HESI Pharmacology V2 Practice Exam | Questions and Answers 2023-2024 Graded A+. A client receiving albuterol (Proventil) tablets complains of nausea every evening with her 9 p.m. dose. What action should the nurse take to alleviate this side effect? A) Change the time of the dose. B) Hold the 9 p.m. dose. C) Administer the dose with a snack. D) Administer an antiemetic with the dose. C) Administer the dose with a snack. Administering oral doses with food (C) helps minimize GI discomfort. ...