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A client is receiving Catapres acts as a centrally-acting analgesic and
clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 antihypertensive agent. (D) indicates a reduction in
mg/24hr via transdermal hypertension. Catapres does not affect (A, B, or C),
patch. Which assessment so these findings do not indicate desired outcomes
finding indicates that the of Catapres
desired effect of the
medication has been
achieved?
A. Client denies recent
episodes of angina.
B. Change in peripheral
edema from +3 to +1.
C. Client denies recent
nausea or vomiting.
D. Blood pressure has
changed from 180/120 to
140/70. Correct
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After abdominal surgery, Unfractionated heparin or low molecular weight
a male client is heparin (LMWH) is an anticoagulant that inhibits
prescribed low molecular thrombin-mediated conversion of fibrinogen to
weight heparin (LMWH). fibrin and is given prophylactically to prevent
During administration of postoperative venous thrombosis (A) or to treat
the medication, the client pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis
asks the nurse why he is following knee and abdominal surgeries. Heparin
receiving this medication. does not dissolve clots but prevents clot extension
Which is the best or further clot formation (C). The anticoagulant
response for the nurse to heparin does not prevent infection (B) or influence
provide? operative wound healing (D).
A. This medication is a
blood thinner given to
prevent blood clot
formation. Correct
B. This medication
enhances antibiotics to
prevent infection.
C. This medication
dissolves any clots that
develop in the legs.
Incorrect
D. This abdominal
injection assists in the
healing of the abdominal
wound.
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A client with coronary Vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain are early
artery disease who is indications of digitalis toxicity. Since Lipitor
taking digoxin (Lanoxin) increases the risk for digitalis toxicity, this finding
receives a new requires the most immediate intervention by the
prescription for nurse (D). (A, B and C) are expected side effects of
atorvastatin (Lipitor). Two Lipitor
weeks after initiation of
the Lipitor prescription,
the nurse assesses the
client. Which finding
requires the most
immediate intervention?
A. Heartburn.
B. Headache.
C. Constipation.
D. Vomiting. Correct
A client with heart failure Spironolactone (Aldactone), an aldosterone
is prescribed antagonist, is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so a diet
spironolactone high in potassium should be avoided (B), including
(Aldactone). Which potassium salt substitutes, which can lead to
information is most hyperkalemia. Although (A) is a common diet
important for the nurse to modification in heart failure, the risk of hyperkalemia
provide to the client is more important with Aldactone. Restriction of
about diet modifications? fluids (C) or increasing milk and milk products (D)
Do not add salt to foods are not indicated with this prescription.
during preparation.
Refrain for eating foods
high in potassium.
Correct
Restrict fluid intake to
1000 ml per day.
Increase intake of milk
and milk products.
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A client with a Pronestyl is a class 1A antidysrhythmic. It should be
dysrhythmia is to receive taken around-the-clock (A) so that a stable blood
procainamide (Pronestyl) level of the drug can be maintained, thereby
in 4 divided doses over decreasing the possibility of hypotension (an
the next 24 hours. What adverse effect) occurring because of too much of
dosing schedule is best the drug circulating systemically at any particular
for the nurse to time of day. (B, C, and D) do not provide an around-
implement? the-clock dosing schedule. Pronestyl may be given
q6h. Correct with food if GI distress is a problem, but an around-
QID. the-clock schedule should still be maintained.
AC and bedtime.
PC and bedtime.
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