A patient is taking androgens and warfarin (Coumadin). What effect will these two medications have on the patient's coagulation?
A) Coagulation will be increased.
B) Coagulation will be decreased.
C) Coagulation will not be affected.
D) The RBC will be decreased.
B
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The circulating nurse reviews the day's schedule and notes clients who are at higher risk of anesthetic overdose and other anesthesia-related complications. Which clients does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. A 75-year-old client scheduled for an elective procedure b. Client who drinks a 6-pack of beer each day c. Client with a serum creatinine of 3.8 mg/dL d. Client who is taking birth control pills e. Young male client with a RYR1 gene mutation
A critically ill patient is receiving acetaminophen (Tylenol) in combination with opioids for pain management. Under what circumstances would the nurse question the use of acetaminophen?
A) Normal liver function tests B) Low platelet levels C) Relative hypothermia D) Reduced pain levels
A patient with ventricular arrhythmias is receiving lidocaine (Xylocaine). For which of the fol-lowing adverse effects should the health care provider periodically assess the client?
a. Drowsiness, confusion, and stinging at the injection site b. Nystagmus, ataxia, and slurred speech c. Dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retention d. Lightheadedness, dizziness, and nausea
Intranasal steroids are used when:
1. low-grade infection is present and has not responded to the use of antibiotics. 2. conventional methods of reducing inflammation have been tried and found to be ineffective. 3. the patient is pregnant. 4. the patient is immunocompromised.