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A patient on warfarin presents with bleeding gums and an INR of 5.2. What should the nurse do first?

The nurse monitors for which potential side effects of albuterol?

A 60-year-old patient with HF and AFib is on digoxin and furosemide. The patient presents with weakness and irregular pulse. Which lab result supports the nurse’s suspicion?

A patient taking guaifenesin (Mucinex) should be instructed to:

A patient using oxymetazoline nasal spray (Afrin) for 5 days reports worsening congestion. The nurse suspects:

Which lab result warrants holding the next dose of IV heparin and notifying the provider?

When teaching a patient about ACE inhibitors, include all of the following EXCEPT:

The nurse should instruct a patient taking an oral corticosteroid for asthma to:

The nurse should question beta-blocker therapy in which conditions?

Digoxin toxicity risk increases with which conditions/meds? Select all that apply.