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RNFA 1 Agranulocytes - correct answearsAgranulocytes (mononuclear cells) are lymphocytes and monocytes; their increased cell counts reflect lymphocytes—viral infection, leukemia, hepatitis, tuberculosis, pertussis monocytes—bacterial infection, colitis, protozoan infection, malaria, tuberculosis, bacterial endocarditis Allowable Blood Loss formula - correct answearsThe EBL can be determined through the evaluation of surgical sponges by weighing the sponges for pediatric cases and b...

RN Pharmacology a client is prescribed a second dose of iv ceftriaxone postoperatively. the nurse notes urticaria and dyspnea. which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize? - correct answersdiscontinue the infusion The greatest risk to the client is anaphylaxis. Therefore, the priority intervention is to stop the medication. A nurse adminsters a dose of metformin to a client instead of the prescribed dose of metaclopramide. Which of the actions should the nurse take first...

a client is prescribed a second dose of iv ceftriaxone postoperatively. the nurse notes urticaria and dyspnea. which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize? - correct answearsdiscontinue the infusion The greatest risk to the client is anaphylaxis. Therefore, the priority intervention is to stop the medication. A nurse adminsters a dose of metformin to a client instead of the prescribed dose of metaclopramide. Which of the actions should the nurse take first? - correct an...

A. ½ tablet Rationale: 1.75 is ordered. 3.5 is available. 1.75/3.5 time one tab equlas 05. Or one half tablet. Options B, C, and D are incorrect. - correct answearsZolpidem tartrate, 1.75 mg PRN at bedtime, is prescribed for rest. The scored tablets are labeled 3.5 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the nurse plan to administer? A.½ tablet B.1 tablet C.1½ tablets D.2 tablets A. A teacher whose blood glucose levels average 126 mg/dL daily with oral antidiabetic drugs Ration...

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers Actions taken to reduce drug—drug interaction problems include all of the following EXCEPT: 1) Reducing the dosage of one of the drugs 2) Scheduling their administration at different times 3) Prescribing a third drug to counteract the adverse reaction of the combination 4) Reducing the dosage of both drugs - correct answearsPrescribing a third drug to counteract the adverse reaction of the combination An example of a firs...

PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK A newly admitted patient reports a penicillin allergy. The prescriber has ordered a second-generation cephalosporin as part of the therapy. Which nursing action is appropriate? a) Call the prescriber to clarify the order because of the patient's allergy. b) Give the medication, and monitor for adverse effects. c) Ask the pharmacy to change the order to a first-generation cephalosporin. d) Administer the drug with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to reduce ...

A newly admitted patient reports a penicillin allergy. The prescriber has ordered a second-generation cephalosporin as part of the therapy. Which nursing action is appropriate? a) Call the prescriber to clarify the order because of the patient's allergy. b) Give the medication, and monitor for adverse effects. c) Ask the pharmacy to change the order to a first-generation cephalosporin. d) Administer the drug with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to reduce adverse effects. - cor...

1) A client looks up the drug they are taking in a drug guide. The client asks a nurse why the healthcare provider prescribed a medication that has a lethal dose measure. What is the best response by the nurse? 1. "It just refers to what is done in research; it is not used by healthcare providers prescribing drugs." 2. "It is a value determined during research, which helps to determine the safe dose to give." 3. "All that means is that the drug could be lethal, but I will watch y...

A client says to the admitting nurse, "Why do you need to know the names of all the over-the-counter supplements I take? They aren't drugs." Which of the nurse's responses are appropriate?Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "The admitting physician needs to know everything you are taking." 2. "You're right. I'm not sure why the admitting paperwork asks for this information. Would you mind listing them anyway?" 3. "The law requires us to keep a list of over-the-counter dr...

Pharmacology Ch. 22 Anticonvulsants Test Bank 1. A patient is diagnosed with epilepsy and asks the nurse what may have caused this condition. The nurse explains that epilepsy is most often a. caused by head trauma. b. idiopathic in origin. c. linked to a stroke. d. related to brain anoxia. - correct answearsANS: B Of all seizure cases, 75% are primary, or idiopathic, with no known cause. The remaining are secondary and may be related to head trauma, stroke, or anoxic events. DIF: CO...