A nurse is reviewing the medication records for vitamin K. The nurse will hold vitamin K and call the provider regarding which patient?
A. A newborn infant
B. A patient taking warfarin
C. A patient with celiac disease
D. A patient with megaloblastic anemia
Answer: B. A patient taking warfarin
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The rate of pregnancy and transmission of HIV is higher in the adolescent population than the general population of sexually active adults due to the fact that because adolescents:
a. Have more sexual partners b. Utilize ineffective contraception c. Have not been educated regarding sexuality d. Seek behaviors that reflect their need to be independent
A patient who has been prescribed primidone (Mysoline) also takes warfarin (Coumadin). Which laboratory blood test results indicate to the nurse a possible drug interaction?
a. Hematocrit 32% b. Hemoglobin 11.2 g/dL c. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 21 mg/dL d. International normalized ratio (INR) 0.5
Epidemiology is of great value in changing or creating public policy
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has been in holding in the emergency department for 24 hours. The nurse is concerned about the patient's experiencing sleep deprivation. Which action will be best for the nurse to take?
a. Expedite the process of obtaining a medical-surgical room for the patient. b. Pull the curtains shut, dim the lights, and decrease the number of visitors. c. Obtain an order for a hypnotic medication to help the patient sleep. d. Ask everyone in the unit to try to be quiet so the patient can sleep.