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A nurse on the cardiac floor is caring for a patient pre-cardiac surgery. The patient says, “ya know, it just feels like my heart keeps skipping a beat. Is that normal?” Upon telemetry analysis, the nurse notes the following rhythm (Normal Sinus Rhythm with PVCs).  The RN should institute which of the following interventions? 

The nurse is caring for a 78 y/o female admitted with a diagnosis of dehydration. Which of the following is an unreliable indicator of fluid volume in an elderly individual?

The RN is assigned four clients during morning shift report. Which client does the RN anticipate as being the most likely to develop dehydration? 

Which medication reversibly inhibits GPIIb/IIIa?

Which of the following medications is classified as a most powerful diuretic? 

A patient suffers from arrythmia. Select medication(s) which may be used to treat the condition. Select all that apply.

Match each medication to its specific mechanism of action.

Which of the following is the most potent opioid?

Which medication causes vasodilation by binding to dopamine receptors?

Select the clotting factor(s) whose production is/are inhibited by Warfarin. Select all that apply.