The average starting dose of warfarin is 5 mg daily. Higher doses of 7.5 mg daily should be considered in which patients?
1. Pregnant women
2. Elderly men
3. Overweight or obese patients
4. Patients with multiple comorbidities
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The nurse is teaching a patient diagnosed with aortic stenosis the importance of attempting to relieve the symptom of angina without drugs. What would the nurse teach the patient?
A) To eat a small meal before taking nitroglycerin B) To drink a glass of milk before taking nitroglycerin C) To engage in 15 minutes of light exercise before taking nitroglycerin D) To rest and relax before taking nitroglycerin
A patient sustained an injury to the cervical area of the spinal cord approximately 3 hours prior to being admitted through the emergency department
The nurse realizes that which of the following can be indicated for this patient? 1. insert an indwelling urinary catheter 2. measure pulse oximetry 3. infusion of methylprednisolone 4. monitor blood pressure
The nurse prepares a dietary plan for a patient who practices Orthodox Judaism and notes that no Jewish holidays are approaching. What choices does the nurse plan to exclude from the patient's menu?
a. Caffeinated tea b. Grilled cheese sandwich c. Milk products d. Lobster chowder
People who are allergic to penicillins should be given cephalosporins to avoid allergic responses
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.