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Which findings are consistent with unstable angina? Select all that apply:

The nurse working in the intensive care unit (ICU) is preparing to transfer a client recovering from a partial airway obstruction to the step down unit. Which respiratory assessment(s) should be documented in the nurse-to-nurse report? (select all that apply)

Describe how to convert a patient from heparin to warfarin.

List two advantages of low molecular weight heparin compared to unfractionated heparin.

A patient on warfarin presents with an INR of 5. While there is currently no evidence of significant bleeding, the patient is assessed as having an increased risk of bleeding. How would you manage? 

List three antiplatelet drugs discussed in lecture.

What lab test in used to monitor the anticoagulant effect of unfractionated heparin?

Identify which of the following require decreased doses in patients with renal insufficiency: Argatroban – [Argatroban] Dabigatran (Pradaxa) – [Dabigatran] Enoxaparin (Lovenox) [Enoxaparin] Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) – [Rivaroxaban] Tinzaparin (Innohep) – [Tinzaparin] Unfractionated heparin [UFH] Warfarin – [Warfarin]    

Identify the reversal agent for each of the following anticoagulants: Warfarin (Coumadin) [warfarin] Unfractionated heparin [heparin] Argatroban (Acova) [argatroban] Dabigatran (Pradaxa) [dabigatran] Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) [rivaroxaban]

When caring for a seizure patient which medications should be given? Below are time periods match the right medication to the right time period of the seizure.