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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. 

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 nurse include in teaching the client about this medication?

Which assessment data should the nurse review prior to administering furosemide to a client? Select all that apply.

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of anticoagulant therapy?

Which of the following should a client avoid while taking warfarin? Select all that apply.

Match the following category of medication to its mechanism of action

A client is receiving an IV infusion of heparin and started warfarin therapy the night before. Which statement provides the best explanation for this treatment?

Anticoagulants help prevent thrombus formation and dissolves an existing thrombus.