Which drug or drug class is a "high alert" drug?
a. Penicillin
b. Insulin
c. NSAIDs
d. Calcium
ANS: B
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a. curing c. health b. healing d. wellness
A client receiving warfarin (Coumadin) therapy has an INR of 5.6. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order to reverse the warfarin (Coumadin)?
1. Potassium 2. Vitamin K 3. Desirudin (Iprivask) 4. Protamine sulfate
Marianne Smith is a volunteer nurse at a homeless clinic. One Tuesday, Marianne worked with Ben, a 67-year-old alcoholic who has been homeless for 8 years. Marianne discussed Ben's situation with him for an hour,
cared for blisters on his feet, and provided him with new socks. She then referred him to the social worker for exploration of benefits for which Ben may be eligible. When working with Ben, Marianne performed the roles of: 1. Counselor, direct care provider, collaborator. 2. Direct care provider, educator, advocate. 3. Educator, coordinator, consultant. 4. Facilitator, collaborator, counselor.
What information should the nurse provide to a client who is scheduled to have abdominal ascites fluid removed?
1. A catheter will be inserted into the bladder 2. A liver biopsy will be done 3. An abdominal paracentesis will be done 4. A thoracentesis will be done