Lovenox - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

(coagulation) A client with a newly placed prosthetic heart valve will be maintained on long-term anticoagulant therapy. Which medication does the nurse anticipate being used for this purpose? A. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) B. Dalteparin (Fragmin) C. Heparin D. Warfarin (Coumadin) Correct Answer-D. Warfarin (Coumadin) Rationale: Indications for warfarin therapy include the long-term prophylaxis of arterial thromboembolism, including prevention of stroke and MI. Other uses include the proph...

what do you monitor while on lovenox INR, aPTT, and thrombocytes (150-450) what do we use lovenox for prophylaxis of acute MI, thrombosis, UA, PE, and DVT how to administer lovenox SQ every 12 hours antidote for lovenox protamine sulfate side effect of lovenox elevated liver enzymes how to treat sepsis culture from two sites prior to starting antibiotics and fluids NI for sepsis -antibiotics--> start broad spectrum and then get cultures from two sites -fill tank (fluids); isotonic, LR, ...

AANP PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS A 65-year-old woman presents for a follow-up examination after a new patient visit. She has not seen a healthcare provider for several years. She is a smoker and her hypertension is now adequately controlled with medication. Her mother died at age 40 from a heart attack. The fasting lipid profile shows cholesterol = 240 mg/dL, HDL = 30, and LDL = 200. In addition to starting Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes, the nurse practitioner should start t...

HESI: NUR100/ NUR 100 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: what is the normal potassium range? Answer: 3.5-5 Q: What is spironolactone used for? -what to teach pt? Answer: HTN, edema, HF -this drug increases potassium levels, take drug in the a.m, avoid salt substitutes, ace inhibitors, and arbs Q: how to know if a -statin drug is effective? -diet for these medications A...

A nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The patient has an order to receive 30 mg enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which injection site should the nurse use to administer this medication safely? A. Buttock, upper outer quadrant B. Abdomen, anterior-lateral aspect C. Back of the arm, 2 inches away from a mole D. Anterolateral thigh, with no scar tissue nearbyB. Abdomen, anterior-lateral aspect Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is a low-molecular-weight (LMW) heparin...

Warfarin (Coumadin): Serious side effects and their symptoms hemorrhage, transient thrombocytopenia- symptoms are easy bruising, hematuria, bleeding gums, prolonged bleeding times and increased PT/INR What is Warfarin's antidote? Vitamin K What are some special considerations for patients on warfarin? -important when it comes to trauma because it can increase serious hemorrhage risks and intracranial hemorrhage so VERY important with TBI -avoid foods high in vitamin K as they can interfer...

Anticoagulants are commonly used for ACS prevention of cardioembolic stroke prevention/treatment of VTE Venous thrombus embolism includes deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Factors that can lead to coagulation blood vessel injury blood stasis prothrombotic conditions Coagulation cascase can occur via these two pathways contact activation - intrinsic Tissue activation - extrinsic Contact activation pathway steps XII/XIIA->XI/XIA->IX/IXA->X/XA ...

NSG 210 Clotting Questions and Answers Already Passed Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A) Being under 30 years of age B) Prolonged immobility C) Regular physical exercise D) High-fiber diet A nurse is caring for a patient who has been prescribed warfarin for clot prevention. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor to assess the effectiveness of the medication? A) International normalized ratio (INR) B) Complete blood...

A physical therapist instructs a patient to sit up slowly and wait until any dizziness passes prior to standing. A side effect of which of the following medications is the MOST likely reason for this precaution? 1. Lisinopril (Prinivil) 2. Rosuvastatin (Crestor) 3. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) 4. Gabapentin (Neurontin) - 1. Lisinopril (Prinivil) A physical therapist determines that a patient is ready to progress to plyometric exercise. The patient reports starting a new medication since the last...

You notice a respiratory change in your immobilized postoperative patient. The change you note is most consistent with: A. atelectasis. B. hypertension. C. orthostatic hypotension. D. coagulation of blood. - Answer A. atelectasis Metabolic NI for an immobilized pt - Answer -high protein, high calorie diet with vitamins B & C -may need enteral feedings -assess likes and dislikes -may need to feed the patient Respiratory NI for an immobilized pt - Answer -TCDB -prevention of...