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RN Pharmacology A Relias A | Exam Questions With Answers | 100% Correct| 2023/2024. Potassium chloride 10 mEq intravenously has been ordered for a client whose potassium is 2.9 following diuretics. How will the nurse administer the potassium dose? A) Dilute the dose in a 50 ml IV rider and infused over 1 hour B) Push the dose as a rapid IV push because of the patient’s dangerously low potassium level C) Push the dose slowly over 10 minutes D) Ask to give the dose in a large muscle since t...

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 ...

2023/2024 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 NGN A+ GRADE Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse‘s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1.Risk of dehydration 2.Risk of kidney damage 3.Risk of stroke 4.Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high ...

Hurst Review Notes for NCLEX | Verified | Latest Update COMPLETE SUMMARISED NOTES 2023 HURST REVIEW FLUID + ELECTROLYTES 1. HORMONAL REGULATION OF FLUID VOLUME a. ALDOSTERONE (steroid, mineralocorticoid) i. Stored in adrenal glands—on top of kidneys ii. When blood volume gets low (vomiting, hemorrhage, etc.): 1. Aldosterone secretion ↑  RETAIN SODIUM/WATER  blood volume goes UP ↑ a. **Diseases w/ TOO MUCH aldosterone: retain sodium + water i. Cushing’s—too much of ALL...

Cardiovascular Disorders Benazepril should be discontinued immediately if: pregnancy occurs. A patient is diagnosed with mild heart failure (HF). What drug listed below would be a good choice for reducing morbidity and mortality long term? Metoprolol A patient taking an ACE inhibitor should avoid: potassium supplements. An 87-year-old has history of symptomatic heart failure. He presents today with lower extremity edema and mild shortness of breath with exertion. In addition ...

Final Exam: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Pharmacology |Review with Questions and Verified Answers| Everything Covered| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: When administering a loop diuretic to a patient, it is most important for the nurse to determine if the patient is also taking which drug? Answer: Use of loop diuretics with lithium can increase the risk of lithium toxicity. Drug interactions with loop diuretic therapy can occur with concurrent use of nonsteroidal anti i...

MED-SURG RN Form B Exam Questions And Answers All Correct Cancer treatment options: Safety precautions for a sealed radiation implant - ANS ◯ Nursing Actions ■ Place the client in a private room away from other clients when possible. ■ Place an appropriate sign on the door warning of the radiation source. ■ Wear a dosimeter film badge that records personal amounts of radiation exposure. ■ Limit visitors to 30-min visits, and have visitors maintain a distance of 6 ft from the...

PNVN 1631 Module 8 Exam Genitourinary System Questions With Answers 2023 (MED SURG). A client who has chronic glomerunephritis has deteriorated to the early stages of renal failure. When receiving shift report from the nurse, what information correlates with renal failure? Weight loss Anemia Hypotension Fever Rationale: Anemia is common in clients with renal failure. If kidney function is diminished, anemia occurs from the decreased RBC production resulting from discontinued produ...

Pt on heparin in hospital setting. Why start coumadin 2 days before dc? Because coumadin needs a couple days before it starts working. Angina: bc pts dev tolerance to long-acting nitroglycerine w/i 1 day. How to prevent? Pts must have 8hrs with no nitroglycerine every days. Hint: At night, remove nitro patch bc no risk of exertional angina Underlying cause of angina coronary disease, athlerosclerosis Why do we give aspirin in pts w/atherosclerosis? Aspirin is an antiplatelet.. Prevents the exist...

NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharm Final Best Review |Questions & Answers | Latest 2022/2023 1. What teaching is needed for a pt going home on a calcium channel blocker? - No grapefruit - Rise slowly - Check pulse regularly 2. Pt w/ chronic angina. What med is prescribed? - Nitroglycerin 3. What teaching is needed when taking nitroglycerin? - Can cause headaches - Sit down when taking - If having chest pain, take 1st dose ~ If chest pain is not resolved, take 2nd dose and call 911 ~...