A patient asks the nurse what dose of acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) is needed each day for antiplatelet effects to prevent heart attacks. What dose is most appropriate to reduce platelet aggregation?
A) 10 mg
B) 30 mg
C) 625 mg
D) 1000 mg
B
Feedback:
A single dose of 300 to 600 mg or multiple doses of 30 mg inhibit cyclooxygenase in circulating platelets almost completely. The dose of 10 mg is too small. The doses of 625 mg and 1000 mg are too large.
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A) This condition is caused by hypothyroidism. B) Treatment for this condition reverses the symptoms of exophthalmos. C) This condition is caused by Hashimoto thyroiditis. D) Women with this condition may have fertility problems.
Nurses working with persons at high risk for NCDs encourage their patients to prevent disease development by
A. Incorporating healthy eating habits B. Leading a sedentary lifestyle C. Getting regular preventive screenings D. Both 1 and 3
The nursing student is assisting in the care of a patient with advanced right-sided heart failure. In addition to bringing a stethoscope, what additional piece of equipment does the student bring in order to assess this patient?
a. Tape measure b. Glasgow coma scale c. Portable Doppler d. Bladder ultrasound scanner
The nurse is to give a patient furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg orally. The patient's potassium level is 3 mEq/L. What action should the nurse take?
a. Consult the RN before giving Lasix. b. Hold this scheduled dose of the Lasix. c. Give the Lasix 30 minutes early. d. Give the Lasix as scheduled now.