Which of the following is classified as an anticoagulant?
a. Digoxin
b. Dobutamine
c. Heparin
d. Lorazepam
Ans: c. Heparin
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The nurse is caring for a patient who reports insomnia since starting the antiarrhythmic agent prescribed for him or her. What antiarrhythmic agent would the nurse expect this patient is taking?
A) Disopyramide (Norpace) B) Amiodarone (Cordarone) C) Procainamide (Pronestyl) D) Propranolol (Inderal)
At last measurement, the client's vital signs were as follows: oral temperature 98°F (36.7°C), heart rate 76 beats/min, respiratory rate 16 breaths/min, and blood pressure (BP) 118/60 mm Hg
Four hours later, the vital signs are as follows: oral temperature 103.2°F (38.5°C), heart rate 76 beats/min, respiratory rate 14 breaths/min, and blood pressure 120/66 mm Hg. Which should the nurse's first intervention be at this time? a. Ask the client whether he has had a warm drink in the last 30 minutes. b. Notify the primary care provider of the client's temperature. c. Ask the client whether he is feeling chilled. d. Take the temperature by a different route.
Which laboratory findings would confirm that a child with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis?
a. No urinary ketones b. Low arterial pH c. Elevated serum carbon dioxide d. Elevated serum phosphorus
The client has just been started on procainamide (Procan SR). The nurse will assess for which common side effects?
1. Drowsiness and lethargy 2. GI upset and diarrhea 3. Anxiety and tremors 4. Headache and dizziness