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A deficiency in the number of RBCs or decreased hemoglobin content of blood is called:

The indicated is:

What is the mechanism of action of antiplatelet drugs?

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?

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 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 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 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 heart, lungs, or brain.