A patient with a prosthetic valve replacement must understand that postoperative care will include lifelong therapy with which type of medication?
a. Antibiotics
b. Anticoagulants
c. Immunosuppressants
d. Pain medication
Answer: b. Anticoagulants
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a. Aspirate, then inject 0.5 mL normal saline. b. Restart the IV line in a different vein. c. Stop the infusion immediately. d. Notify the primary care provider.
A patient is suspected of having myasthenia gravis. A small dose of tubocurarine is administered, and the patient develops increased muscle weakness. The nurse would expect to immediately administer:
a. a calcium channel blocker. b. a dopamine agonist. c. a sympathetic stimulant. d. a cholinesterase inhibitor.
When assessing a wound in the remodeling phase of healing, the nurse would expect to find:
A) scar tissue formation. B) acute inflammation. C) a fibrin clot. D) granulation tissue.
The nurse is monitoring for adverse effects in
a patient who is receiving an amiodarone (Cordarone) infusion. Which are adverse effects for amiodarone? (Select all that apply.) a. Tachycardia b. Constipation c. Chest pain d. QT prolongation e. Headache f. Hypotension g. Blue-gray coloring of the skin on the face, arms, and neck