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TEST BANK FOR BASIC PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES (18TH EDITION) CHAPTER 26 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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TEST BANK FOR BASIC PHARMACOLOGYFOR NURSES (18TH EDITION) - CHAPTER 26
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Which symptoms are most suggestive of the need to adjust warfarin (Coumadin) dosage? - Nosebleeds,
petechiae, menorrhagia.
Which is the expected action of heparin when used to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? - Prevent clot
formation.
Which instruction does the nurse give to a patient who is ordered aspirin 325 mg PO bid (twice per day)
for the prevention of thrombi? - "Take the aspirin with breakfast and supper."
A patient comes to the clinic reporting unexplained bruising and bloody appearing urine. Which type of
medication is most important for the nurse to determine if the patient is taking? - Anticoagulants.
The patient undergoing heparin therapy has hematemesis, dark, tarry stools, tachycardia, and
hypotension. Which drug would the nurse anticipate to be ordered? - Protamine sulfate.
Which signs and symptoms is a patient taking clopidogrel (Plavix) instructed to report to the healthcare
provider immediately? - Fever, sore throat, excessive fatigue.
Which coexisting condition should be reported to the healthcare provider when reviewing the history of
a patient taking heparin? - Peptic ulcer disease.
The patient is receiving warfarin (Coumadin) for the prevention of venous thrombosis. Which instruction
with the nurse include in the patient's teaching plan? - "Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to brush teeth."
The nurse is instructing a patient about the administration of fondaparinux (Arixtra). Which statement
by the patient indicates a correct understanding about the administration of the drug? - "I should not
rub the injection site after injecting the medication."
The nurse is caring for a patient undergoing heparin therapy. Which laboratory test should be ordered
to measure the effectiveness of the heparin therapy? - aPTT.
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