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A client is taking warfarin (Coumadin) following a mechanical heart valve replacement. Which of the following foods should the nurse include when teaching the client about foods high in vitamin K? Select all that apply.

A client is receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to determine if the medication is at a therapeutic level?

A healthcare provider prescribes acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO every 4 hours as needed for pain. During the past 24 hours, the client has received 6 doses. How many milligrams of acetaminophen did the client receive in the past 24 hours? Enter the numerical answer only in the blanks below. Do not include units or labels. Round to the nearest whole number, if appropriate. [BLANK-1] mg How many more milligrams could the client receive before reaching the maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen? [BLANK-2] mg

A nurse recognizes that a client is experiencing a cholinergic crisis after receiving too much pyridostigmine. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering as the antidote?

A client is prescribed phenelzine (Nardil), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Which food on the client’s meal tray would cause the nurse concern because it may trigger a hypertensive crisis?

A client with angina is prescribed nitroglycerin. Which medication should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

A client is prescribed phenazopyridine (Pyridium) for a urinary tract infection. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the purpose of this medication?

A client receiving IV ondansetron (Zofran) reports feeling palpitations and lightheaded shortly after the medication is administered. What should the nurse suspect?

The healthcare provider prescribes acetaminophen 650 mg PO Q8h. The medication label reads 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? Enter the numerical answer only in the blank. Do not include a label. [BLANK-1] mL

A client taking medication for hypertension tells the nurse, “I’ve had this dry cough that won’t go away.” Which medication would the nurse suspect is responsible?