PCCN Practice Exam #3 2023 with 100% correct answers

A patient is being treated for hypertensive crisis with Labetalol 10mg IV Q2H PRN and Enalapril 1.25mg IV Q6H. The RN should hold the meds and notify the provider when lab findings show: A. ↓ potassium B. ↑ hematocrit C. ↓ platelets D. ↑ liver function tests - correct answer -D Torsades de Pointes is commonly associated with which of the following electrolyte disturbances? A. Hyperkalemia B. Hypokalemia C. Hypermagnesemia D. Hypomagnesemia - correct answer -D A patient is admitted to the hospital with abdmominal pain and nausea and was taken to the OR for an emergent bowel resection. The post-operative course has been complicated by septic shock and AKI. The patient is placed on intermittent HD. The nurse recognizes which of the following is a priority to ensure safe patient care while receiving renal replacement therapy? A. Invasive hem