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while examining a patients peripheral IV site, you observe a red streak along the length of the vein, On palpation the vein feels hard and cordlike. What is your best action
which drug or drug class is a high alert drug
How does the "drop factor" affect IV infusions?a.Fluid with a larger drop factor infuses more slowly than fluid with a smaller drop factor.b.Smaller drop factors occur with smaller needles (or cannulas) and larger drop factors occur with larger needles.c.The smaller the drop factor, the fewer the number of drops needed to administer 1 mL of infusion fluid.d.The larger the drop factor, the fewer the number of drops needed to administer 1 mL of infusion fluid.
which term describes the effect of a drug that improves body function
which body produced substance is targeted and inhibited by most disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS)
which healthcare professional has the major responsibility for dispensing prescribed drugs under the direction of a pharmacist
which technique is used with some intramuscular drug injections but not with subcutaneous or intradermal drug injections
a patient with severe heart failure asks why the prescriber has lowered the dosages of most of the patients daily medications. what is your best response
a patient is prescribed an oral corticosteroid for a chronic inflammatory health problem. Which precaution is most important to teach
which body tissues or fluids are routes of drug elimination
The nurse is providing teaching to a client who is taking simvastatin. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following manifestations as an indication of serious adverse reaction that could require discontinuation of the drug therapy?A. BronchoconstrictionB. Muscle PainC. Lip NumbnessD. Somnolence
A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for aliskiren to treat hypertension. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of the drug? (Select all that apply.)A. HyperkalemiaB. Throat SwellingC. ConstipationD. Cough E. Joint Pain
A nurse should identify that which of the following drugs is used only for short term treatment cardiac dysrhythmia because of serious adverse affects associated with long term use?A. QuinidineB. ProcainamideC. NitroglycerinD. Verapamil
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin and has a new prescription for gemfibrazil. The nurse should recognize that this drug combination places the client at risk for which of the following adverse affects?A. MyopathyB. HypoglycemiaC. Irregular PulseD. Kidney Failure
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a client with heart disease. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following drugs is prescribed to treat Hypercholesteremia?A. SimvastatinB. FurosemideC. LosartanD. Nitroglycerin
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for verapamil. The nurse should clarify the prescription with the provider if the client has a history of which of the following conditions?A. Migraine HeadachesB. PancreatitisC. Second-Degree AV BlockD. Angina Pectoris
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking carvedilol in a prescription for oral antidiabetic to manage their new diagnosis of type 2 DM. By taking both drugs concurrently, The nurse should identify that the client is at an increased risk which of the following conditions?A. HyperglycemiaB. BradycardiaC. HypotensionD. Hypoglycemia
You are caring for a client whose atrial dysrhythmia fails to respond to other antidysrhythmia therapies. You anticipate that the primary care provider might try which drugs whose off-label use includes refractory atrial dysrhythmias?A. Propranolol (Inderal)B. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)C. Flecainide (Tambocor)D. Amiodarone (Cordarone)
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking to digoxin and develops changes on the ECG tracing and other manifestations that indicates the client has severe digoxin toxicity. Which of the following drugs should the nurse expect to administer To treat this complication?A. AcetylcysteineB. FlumazenilC. Antigen-Binding FragmentsD. Deferoxamine
A nurse is caring for a client with a new prescription for dobutamine. The nurse should clarify the prescription with the if the client is receiving which of the following types of drugs? (Select all that apply.)A. ACE InhibitorB. MAOIC. General AnestheticD. Tricyclic AntidepressantE. Beta Blocker