If a patient is overdosing on heparin which drug will you give them?

What is the normal INR

What does HIT stand for

The prevention of further clotting after PE, DVT, Diagnosis

ACE and ARBS (Linsinopril- Losartan lower what?

When blood pressure is low?

ACE AND ARBS ARE?

What is Coagulation?

AACE inhibitors give you a

What is the rescue inhaler before the steroid inhaler:

The nervous system is divided into two parts. Which parts?

A drug that binds to and stimulates the activity of one or more receptors in the body

A client is receiving an IV infusion of heparin and was started on warfarin therapy the night before. Which statement is most correct?

A client is receiving an IV infusion of a thrombolytic drug during treatment for an acute MI. The nurse notices that there is a slight amount of bleeding from the antecubital area where venous lab work was drawn. What will the nurse do first?

A 75-year-old man fell at home and hit his head against a table. His wife reports to their daughter that he does not have cuts or scratches, but there is a small lump on his upper scalp. She does not see any blood. He is taking warfarin and an antidysrhythmic as part of his treatment for chronic atrial fibrillation. What is the main concern at this time?

The nurse is about to administer a stat dose of intravenous atropine sulfate to a patient who is experiencing a symptomatic cardiac dysrhythmia. During administration of this drug, the nurse will monitor the patient closely for which adverse effect?

A patient has a prescription for oxybutynin (Ditropan), an anticholinergic drug. When reviewing the patients medica history, which condition, if present would be considered a contraindication

The nurse is reviewing the use of anticholinergic drugs block the effect of which nervous system?

A Patient has received an accidental overdose of intravenous atropine. Which drug will the nurse prepare to administer

A 72 year old man has a new prescription for an anticholinergic drug. He is an active man and enjoys outdoor activities such as golfing and doing his own yard work. What will the nurse emphasize to him during the teaching session about his drug therapy?

The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect when administering an anticholinergic drug

The nurse is reviewing a patients medication history and notes that the patient is taking the cholinergic blocker tolterodine (detrol). which is an indication for this medication?

A patient has been taking tolterodine (Detrol), but today her prescriber changed her to a newer drug, darifenacin (enablex). What advantage does darifenacin have over the tolterodine?

The nurse working in a preoperative admitting unit administers an anticholinergic medication to a patient before surgery. What is the purpose of this drug in the preoperative setting

In preparation for eye surgery, the nurse monitors for which desired drug effect in a patient who is receiving a cholinergic blocking eyedrop medication

A patent has a new prescription for the transdermal form of scopolamine. The nurse knows that this form of scopolamine is used for which condition

The nurse is reviewing the indications for atropine sulfate. Atropine is appropriate for which of these patients

A patient is to receive glycopyrrolate (Robinul) 4mcg/kg IM 30 minutes before a procedure. The patient weighs 110lns; the medication is available in a strength of 0.2 mg/ml. Identify how many milliliters of medication will the nurse draw up into the syringe

A patient has a new order for the adrenergic drug doxazosin (Cardura). When providing education about this drug, the nurse will include which instructions?

A patient with severe liver disease is receiving the angiotensin- converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, captopril (Capoten). The nurse is aware that the advantage of this drug for this patient is which characteristic?

During a follow-up visit, the health care provider examines the fundus of the patients eye. Afterward the patient asks the nurse "why is he looking at my eyes when I have high blood pressure? It does not make sense to me!" what is the best response by the nurse?

A nurse is preparing for a community education program on hypertension. Which of these parameters determine the regulation of arterial blood pressure?

when counseling a male patient about the possible adverse effects of antihypertensive drugs the nurse will discuss which potential problem

The nurse is reviewing drug therapy for hypertension. According to the JNC-8 guidelines antihypertensive drug therapy for a newly diagnosed hypertensive African Americant patient would most likely include which drug or drug class

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a patient with new diagnosis of hypertension. Which is a potential nursing diagnosis for the patient taking antihypertensive medications

A patients blood pressure elevates to 270/150 and a hypertensive emergency is obvious. He is transferred to the intensive care unit and started on a sodium nitroprusside (Nipride) drip to be titrated per his response. With this medication the nurse knows that the maximum dose of this drug should be infused for how long

A patient with primary hypertension is prescribed drug therapy for the first time. The patient asks how ling drug therapy will be needed. Which answer by the nurse is the correct response

A patient who has been taking antihypertensive drugs for a few months complains of having a persistent dry cough. The nurse knows that this cough is an adverse effect of which class of antihypertensive drugs

A pregnant woman is experiencing hypertension. The nurse knows that which drug is commonly used for a pregnant patient who is experiencing hypertension

A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus has been found to have trace proteinuria. The prescriber writes an order for an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. What is the main reason for prescribing this class of drug for this patient

The nurse is reviewing the orders for a patient and notes a new order for an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. The nurse checks the current medication orders, knowing that this drug class may have a serious interaction with what other drug class

An older adult patient will be taking a vasodilator for hypertension. Which adverse effect is of most concern for the older adult patient taking this class of drug

When teaching a patient about antihypertensive drug therapy, which statements by the nurse are correct

A patient is to receive enalapril (vasotec) 5ml IV every 6 hours. each dose is given over 5 minutes. the mediation is available in an injectable form, 1.25mg/ml. Identify how many milliliters of medication will the nurse draw up for each dose

A patient has been prescribed warfarin (coumadin) in addition to a a heparin infusion. The patient asks the nurse why he has to be on two medications. The nurse response is based on which rationale

A patient is receiving thrombolytic therapy and the nurse monitors the patient for adverse effects. what is the most common undesirable effect of thrombolytic therapy

A patient who has been anticoagulated with warfarin (Coumadin) has been admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding. The history and physical examination indicates that the patient may have take too much warfarin. The nurse anticipates that the patient will receive which antidote

When administering heparin subcutaneously the nurse will follow which procedure?

A oatient has been instructed to take one enteric-coated low dose asprin a day as part of therapy to prevent strokes. The nurse will provide which instruction when providing patient teaching about this medication

A patient will be receiving a thrombolytic drug as part of the treatment for acute myocardial infarction. The nurse explains to the patient that this drug is used for which purpose

A patient is receiving heparin therapy as part of the treatment for pulmonary embolism. The nurse monitors the results of which labatory test to check the drugs effectiveness

The nurse notes in the patients medication orders that the patient will be starting anticoagulant therapy. what is the primary goal of anticoagulant therapy>

A patient is being discharged on anticoagulant therapy. The nurse will include in the patient education conversation that it is important to avoid herbal products that contain substance

A patient has had recent mechanical heart valve surgery and is receiving anticoagulant therapy. While monitoring the patients laboratory work, the nurse interprets that the patients international normalized ratio (INR) level of 3 indicates that

A patient has received an overdose of intravenous heparin and is showing signs of excessive bleeding. Which substance is the antidote for heparin overdose?

The nurse is reviewing new medication orders for a patient who has an epidural catheter for pain relief. One of the orders is for enoxaparin (lovenox), a low -molecular-weight heparin (LMWH). What is the nurses priority action

A patient will be taking dabigatran (Pradaxa) as part of treatment for chronic atrial fibrillation. Which statements about dabigatran are true

A patient is taking intravenous aminophylline for a severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse will assess for which therapeutic response

A patient is taking a xanthine derivative as part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. the nurse will monitor for which adverse effects associated with the use of xanthine

A patient is in an urgent care center with an acute asthma attack. The nurse expects that which medication will be used for initial treatment

The prescriber has changed the patients medication regimen to include the leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) montelukast (singulair) to treat asthma. The nurse will emphasize which point about this medication

After receiving a nebulizer treatment with a beta agonist the patient complains of feeling slightly nervous and wonders if her asthma is getting worse. What is the nurse's best response

A patient has prescriptions for two inhalers. One inhaler is a bronchodilator and the other is a corticosteroid. Which instruction regarding these inhalers will the nurse give to the patient

When educating a patient recently placed on inhaled corticosteroids, the nurse will discuss which potential adverse effects

The nurse is monitoring drug levels for patient who is receiving theophylline. The most recent theophylline level was 22mcg/ml and the nurse evaluates this level to be

When evaluating a patients use of a metered dose inhaler (MDI) the nurse notes that the patient is unable to coordinate the activation of the inhaler with her breathing. What intervention is most appropriate at this time

The nurse is providing instructions about the Advair inhaler (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol). Which statement about this inhaler is accurate

The nurse is reviewing medications for the treatment of asthma Which drugs are used for acute asthma attacks

The nurse is providing instructions to a patient who has a new prescription for a corticosteroid metered-dose inhaler. Which statement by the patient indicates that further instruction is needed

A patient has a metered dose inhaler that contains 200 actuations (puffs), and it does not have dose counter. He is to take two puffs two times a day. If he does not take any extra doses identify how many days will this inhaler last at the prescribed dose

A patient with severe asthma with a tachycardia greater than 120 BPM tachypnea greater than 30 BPM, o2 sat less than 90% on RA peak exp flow less than 40% predicted or best is less than 150 L/min

Which medication would you give for patient with severe asthma

What are all of the drugs not good for asthma

what is the therapeutic range for Heparin

what is the antidote for heparin

what is the therapeutic range for Warfarin

How many platelets must there be

NO EGGGOS

When do you hold heparin and contact the HCP

Huge risk for bleeds

When do you question the order of the aspirin or clopidogrel

A patient is on dabigatran for A fib. which actions should the nurse initiate

A client is receiving discharge instructions for a inhaled corticosteroid metered dose inhaler. Which teaching should the nurse include

Which statement by the patient requires further teaching

What is coagulation