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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...

Final Exam: NUR185 / NUR 185 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse II Exam Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Hondros Q: • Epogen / Procrit (epoetin alpha) Answer: - Increases RBCs ( 4-6 normal), ESRD Q: Neupogen (filgrastim) Answer: Increases WBCs (5-10), Chemo Q: Furomeside (Lasix) Answer: Diuretic = can lower potassium level, Take in am (normal 3.5-5.0) Q: Lovenox (enoxaparin) Answer: LMWH SUBQ Abdomen Q: Warfarin (Couma...

Exam 3: NUR210/ NUR 210 (2024/ 2025 Update) Transition to Practice-Capstone | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: signs and symptoms of a pulmonary embolism Answer: anxiety increased RR and HR decreased BP and oxygen diminished breath sounds Q: treatment for a pulmonary embolism Answer: oxygen, TPA, heparin, lovenox (1mg/kg) bed rest first 24 hr elevate HOB Q: what to do for a pt on TPA? Answer: frequent neuro ch...

Question 1: A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthetic hip? A) Maintain the affected hip in adduction. B) Encourage the client to cross the legs while sitting. C) Avoid placing a pillow between the client's legs when turning. D) Instruct the client to flex the hip greater than 90 degrees when sitting. Answer: C) Avoid placing a pillow between the client's legs when turn...

ARRT VI Test QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2024/2025 100% SOLVED Kyphoplasty - Answer Also called percutaneous vertebroplasty are invasive procedure indicated for patients who have back pain. Also, these procedures are done to stabilize a compression fracture that results from osteoporosis, a malignant tumor of the vertebral body, including cancer types such as multiple myeloma, a hemangioma, or an injury to this find that results in broken spinal bones. With a compression fracture, the bones have ...

NSG223/ NSG 223 Exam 2: (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg II Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Herzing Q: venous thrombus emboli (VTE) includes pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Q: pulmonary embolism Answer: - obstruction of the pulmonary artery or one of its branches, causing increased pressure - similar to a heart attack but occurs in the lungs - caused by blood clot, fat embolism, or air - death can occur in 1 hour of symp...

(coagulation) A client with a newly placed prosthetic heart valve will be maintained on long-term anticoagulant therapy. Which medication does the nurse anticipate being used for this purpose? A. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) B. Dalteparin (Fragmin) C. Heparin D. Warfarin (Coumadin) Correct Answer-D. Warfarin (Coumadin) Rationale: Indications for warfarin therapy include the long-term prophylaxis of arterial thromboembolism, including prevention of stroke and MI. Other uses include the proph...

HESI: NUR100/ NUR 100 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: what is the normal potassium range? Answer: 3.5-5 Q: What is spironolactone used for? -what to teach pt? Answer: HTN, edema, HF -this drug increases potassium levels, take drug in the a.m, avoid salt substitutes, ace inhibitors, and arbs Q: how to know if a -statin drug is effective? -diet for these medications A...

A nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The patient has an order to receive 30 mg enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which injection site should the nurse use to administer this medication safely? A. Buttock, upper outer quadrant B. Abdomen, anterior-lateral aspect C. Back of the arm, 2 inches away from a mole D. Anterolateral thigh, with no scar tissue nearbyB. Abdomen, anterior-lateral aspect Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is a low-molecular-weight (LMW) heparin...

A physical therapist instructs a patient to sit up slowly and wait until any dizziness passes prior to standing. A side effect of which of the following medications is the MOST likely reason for this precaution? 1. Lisinopril (Prinivil) 2. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 3. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) 4. Gabapentin (Neurontin) - 1. Lisinopril (Prinivil) A physical therapist determines that a patient is ready to progress to plyometric exercise. The patient reports starting a new medication since the last...