A bolus dose of heparin is given to
A. increase the patients clotting time.
B. more quickly reach the maximum dose.
C. achieve a therapeutic blood level of heparin.
D. decrease the toxicity of heparin.
C
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a. Analysis b. Knowledge c. Application d. Comprehension
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1. A greater reduction in symptoms 2. Fewer side effects 3. Greater adherence in taking the drug 4. Greater efficacy from the new drug
The nurse understands that individual access to care
A) depends on the client preference. B) is limited or promoted by factors in the social environment. C) can be rectified by the correct agency referrals. D) is primarily related to continuity of care issues.
A client has been prescribed guaifenesin (Robitussin). The nurse realizes that the purpose of the drug is to accomplish what?
a. To treat allergic rhinitis and prevent motion sickness b. To loosen bronchial secretions so they can be eliminated by coughing c. To compete with histamine for receptor sites, thus preventing a histamine response d. To stimulate alpha-adrenergic receptors, thus producing vascular constriction of capillaries in nasal mucosa