To reduce mortality, all patients with angina, regardless of class, should be on:
1. Aspirin 81 to 325 mg/d
2. Nitroglycerin sublingually for chest pain
3. ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers
4. Digoxin
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A patient with cirrhosis is experiencing hypertension, edema, and shortness of breath. What should the nurse identify as the patient's priority problem?
1. insufficient fluid level 2. problem with tissue perfusion 3. too much bodily fluid 4. problem with integumentary status
Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to the client to reduce the frequency of binge eating and vomiting?
A) Prozac B) Prolixin C) Benadryl D) Ritalin
Ordered: Lanoxin pediatric elixir 100 mcg PO tid loading dose, for a child with heart failure. SDR for child over 2 years of age: loading dose 0.02-0.04 mg per kg per 24 hr in 3 divided dos-es; maintenance dose 0.006-0. 012 mg per kg per 24 hr in 2 divided doses Child's weight: 12 kg Available: a. SDR for this child in milligrams:In micrograms: b. Decision: safe or unsafe order? State the
reason.If safe to give, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare? c. Estimated dose: d. DA equation: e. Evaluation: f. What is the difference between a loading dose and a maintenance dose?