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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

Metabolism PCA

Therapeutic outcome raloxifene (Evista) decreases bone reabsorption; slows down bone loss and preserves mineral density in postmenopausal osteoporosis Also used to protect again breast cancer Penicillin adverse effects: Allergies/anaphylaxis , renal impairment Macrolide Prototype Drug erythromycin (e-mycin) Airflow Disorders: Teaching About Theophylline If dysrhythmias or seizure occur, stop medication. Periodic blood levels are needed. Report nausea, diarrhea, or r...

What are the 9 rights? - ANSWER 1)Right pt: name & DOB,2) Right dose, 3)Right form, 4) Right med 5) Right route, 6) Right time, 7) Right documentation, 8) Right to refuse, 9) Right reason 10) Right response evaluation What can help prevent med errors - ANSWER check med 3 times, use leading zeros, verify unclear orders with HCP. high alert medications - ANSWER must be checked by 2 nurses Bioavailability - ANSWER amount of drug available for use vs amount absorbed which route has highest bi...

1. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about "Give the infant ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). a pacifier at bed- Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Place the infant in a prone position to sleep." "Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow." "Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib." "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime." 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experienci...

Treatment of OD (ASA) - activated charcoal, gastric lavage, laxative, or drug therapy for OD why is acetaminophen not good at treating arthritis? - It has no anti-inflammatory properties, so it is not useful in treating arthritis or tissue pain/swelling following injury Opioid dependence - Potential to cause physical & psychologic dependence Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) Combinations with nonnarcotic analgesics Roles of the nurse for opioid therapy - 1. Monitor Patient's condition & ...

PCA-A-INSECTS 2024/2025 Exam Questions & Answers [RATED 100%] A trait inherited by a pest individual that allows it to survive - Pesticide resistance Absolute sampling - measure the total pest population in a given area Adults of which invasive pest do not feed and will therefore die shortly after laying eggs? - Gypsy moth Aesthetic injury level - a commodity is considered the motivation rather than the the economic value Aestivation - Period of summer dormancy. Thier development i...

*A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client who will use PCA morphine sulfate following surgery. Which of the following information should the nurse include? a. The client should notify the nurse when administering a dose of the medication. b. The client can administer a dose of medication every 6 to 8 min. c. The client should be cautious to avoid overmedication (OD). d. Family members can administer a dose the client. -Correct Answer A client can administer a dose of medicati...

What are the 9 rights? - ANSWER 1)Right pt: name & DOB,2) Right dose, 3)Right form, 4) Right med 5) Right route, 6) Right time, 7) Right documentation, 8) Right to refuse, 9) Right reason 10) Right response evaluation What can help prevent med errors - ANSWER check med 3 times, use leading zeros, verify unclear orders with HCP. high alert medications - ANSWER must be checked by 2 nurses Bioavailability - ANSWER amount of drug available for use vs amount absorbed which route has highest bi...

CNRN Week 1 Neurological Anatomy, Physiology, & Assessment Review Questions with Answers How many cranial bones are there? Name them - CORRECT ANSWER 8 Cranial Bones Frontal, Parietal x2, Temporal x2, Occipital, Sphenoid, Ethmoid What are the thickest cranial bones? - CORRECT ANSWER Frontal and Occipital What is the Monroe-Kellie Hypothesis? - CORRECT ANSWER - The skull is a fixed box - Made of 3 components - Brain (80%) - CSF (10%) - Blood (10%) - It maintained homeostasis -...