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A patient is receiving subcutaneous heparin 5,000 units every 8 hours. An activated thromboplastin time (aPTT) is drawn 1 hour before the 0800 dose. The results show that the aPTT is at 3.5 times the control value. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A pediatric client has recently been diagnosed with asthma and is prescribed theophylline. What should the nurse include in the client’s teaching concerning what to avoid when taking theophylline? Select all that apply.

A patient is prescribed cimetidine for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastric reflux. The dosage of this drug should be reduced if the patient has:

A patient with renal impairment is in need of a diuretic. Because of the renal problem, potassium-sparing diuretics are contraindicated but may be used if there is no other option. If they are used at all, what nursing intervention would be most important for this patient?

A 91-year-old patient is being discharged on the diuretic spironolactone. What assessment finding would the nurse attribute to adverse effects of this medication?

Your 55-year-old patient is receiving both digoxin and potassium supplements along with hydrochlorothiazide. When monitoring daily laboratory values, you know it is important for your patient to maintain which serum potassium level?

What is the minimum cumulative exam score required to pass the course?

The 59-year-old patient who has been diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease is started on sucralfate. What is an appropriate nursing concern related to this medication?

A patient with congestive heart failure has been digitalized. The patient requires long-term digoxin therapy. Which instructions should the nurse provide the patient on discharge?

All assessment assignments must be submitted to receive a passing grade for this course