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Please complete the following remediation activities for your Pharmacology assessment: 1. Complete an ATI Focused Review® 2. Complete the following questions and review the suggested learning activ... ities. Send me your answers here. A client is taking epoetin alfa to stimulate RBC growth. What lab values would be most appropriate for the nurse to monitor? Suggested Pharmacology Learning Activities: Growth Factors Hematocrit BP hemoglobin A client has been prescribed diclofenac for osteoarthritis. What would the nurse teach this client about this medication? That is an NSAID Can cause GI upset Notify your doctor of skin rash, SOB, swelling, weight gain, tarry stools, Suggested Pharmacology Learning Activity: Nonopioid Analgesics What would a nurse teach a client who has just been placed on hydroxychloroquine? It can cause retinal damage, to get eye exams every 6 months The provider has ordered heparin for a client with deep vein thrombus. What laboratory value would the nurse monitor? APtt What lab value range would be considered therapeutic? 1 to 2x the baseline Suggested Pharmacology Learning Systems: Medications Affecting Coagulation A client has the diagnosis of gout. What is gout? The build up of uric acid in the body What is the mechanism of action for the drug colchicine? Decreases swelling and inhibits the build up of uric acid. Suggested Pharmacology Learning Activity: Pain Medications [Show More]

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