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Pharmacology/Adverse effects/Side effects Question: The dosage of which drug must be tapered off slowly to prevent acute adrenal insufficiency?  nitroprusside (Nitropress) Contraindications/Inte... ractions Question: Which of the following medications will crystallize when mixed with D5NS?  diazepam (Valium) Expected actions/outcomes Question: Which of the following anticoagulant is MOST commonly administered for DVT prophylaxis in a patient who has undergone a hip replacement?  heparin Expected actions/outcomes Question: Your patient taking digoxin (Lanoxin) has an AM Potassium level of 3.0. This level may:  Decrease risk of cardiac arrhythmias Expected actions/outcomes Question: A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the patient's serum Calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the patient?  furosemide (Lasix) Parenteral/Intravenous Therapies Question: Normal Saline (NS) is the solution of choice over D5W when preparing to administer a blood transfusion because: This study source was downloaded by 100000823742721 from CourseHero.com on 06-13-2022 16:49:01 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/33065807/RN-Pharmacology-Exam-Adocx/ The dextrose in D5W increases risk of infection with transfusions Patient Teaching Question: A patient has a prescription to take Guaifenesin (Mucinex) every 4 hours, as needed. The nurse determines that the patient understands the MOST effective use of this medication if the patient states that he or she will:  Watch for irritability as a side effect of the medication Patient Teaching Question: When teaching a new nurse on how to administer IV push furosemide (Lasix), you emphasize that it should be given over two minutes to avoid:  dizziness Cardiovascular Question: Which of the following would be the FIRST fluid of choice for a patient in hypovolemic shock secondary to hemorrhaging?  Normal saline/Lactated Ringer's ED Pharmacology Question: Which of the following statements from a patient exhibits a good understanding of discharge instructions after being diagnosed with trichomoniasis and given a prescription for This study source was downloaded by 100000823742721 from CourseHero.com on 06-13-2022 16:49:01 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/33065807/RN-Pharmacology-Exam-Adocx/metronidazole?  "I will wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom." Infectious Diseases/Toxicology/Environmental Question: An 8 year old boy presents to the ED with fever for the last 6 hours. Which of the following assessment findings would cause the MOST concern? [Show More]

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