During an initial health assessment interview, the nurse learns that the client is taking warfarin (Coumadin) for a history of deep vein thrombosis. Later, the client admits to taking several her-bal preparations as well
Which herbal preparations would the nurse caution the client to avoid? (Select all that apply.) a. Ginkgo biloba
b. Garlic
c. Ginseng
d. Zinc
e. St. John's wort
A, B, C
Ginkgo biloba may increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. Garlic and ginseng have been found to affect the international normalized ratio (INR).
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A) Active transport B) Osmosis C) Passive transport D) Facilitated diffusion
The nurse administers cefotetan (Cefotan) to a patient who also is taking warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse should monitor the patient carefully for
a. increased WBCs. b. significantly elevated levels of cefotetan. c. bruising or bleeding gums. d. hyperkalemia.
Which serum potassium value reflects mild hyperkalemia in a 40-year-old man?
A. 2.8 mEq/L B. 4.8 mEq/L C. 5.8 mEq/L D. 6.8 mEq/L
A client is prescribed ampicillin 500 mg in 50 mL of Dextrose 5% and 0.45% normal saline to infuse over 30 minutes. The drop factor is 10 gtts/mL. How many gtts per minute will the client receive?
1. 14 gtts/min 2. 17 gtts/min 3. 22 gtts/min 4. 25 gtts/min