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Which information would the nurse provide to a client who is…
Which information would the nurse provide to a client who is receiving spironolactone and furosemide therapy?
Which of the following medications is considered a fibrate?
Which of the following medications is considered a fibrate?
A client is prescribed the powdered form of the bile acid se…
A client is prescribed the powdered form of the bile acid sequestrant, colestipol. Which of the following is true regarding the administration of this medication?
A nurse is administering a unit of RBC 350 mL over 3 hr to a…
A nurse is administering a unit of RBC 350 mL over 3 hr to a client who has anemia. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous heparin infu…
A nurse is preparing to administer a continuous heparin infusion at 1600 units/hr. Available is heparin 25,000 units in dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 500 mL. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism…
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1.5mg/kg/dose subcutaneous every 12 hr. The client weighs 245 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
A thrombus is a clot that breaks loose and can travel to the…
A thrombus is a clot that breaks loose and can travel to the heart, lungs, or brain.
Which adverse effect does the nurse expect to find in a pati…
Which adverse effect does the nurse expect to find in a patient who is taking niacin antilipemic drugs?
The client is newly prescribed atorvastatin. What should the…
The client is newly prescribed atorvastatin. What should the nurse include in teaching the client about this medication?