Answer is C.dose can be tapper as it comes to normal range.so ,it will be the appropriate action by nurse.
D Question 48 2 pts A patient with atrial fibrillation has been prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) for...
E. Black tarry stools 5. The oral anticoagulant, Warfarin is prescribed for a patient with atrial fibrillation. The following lab value will be monitored to ensure the Warfarin is in the therapeutic level. A. Platelet level B. INR C. Vitamin K level D. CBC 6. The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient receiving IV heparin. The patient begins to vomit blood. The RN stops the IV heparin drip and plans to administer the following antidote? A. Vitamin K B....
C.C. is a 70-year-old male patient with a history of atrial fibrillation that is controlled with medication. His medication regimen also includes warfarin (Coumadin). His daughter has taken him to the Coumadin Clinic today, and she has several questions for the nurse. C.C.’s daughter says, “I understand why my father takes a medication for his heart rhythm problems, but why does he need a blood thinner?” How will the nurse answer the daughter’s question? C.C.’s daughter also asks about her...
3. A patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin) arrives to the emergency department and reports rectal bleeding. Which of the following drugs should healthcare professional have available? a. Filgrastim (Neupogen) b. Deferoxamine (Desferal) c. Protamine d. Vitamin K 4. The nurse is planning to administer aboutaneous Enoxaparin 40mg using a prefilled syringe to a client post hip surgery. The RN will advise the client to report sign of symptoms of bleeding including the following: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY A. Increased...
The physician has ordered Digitek 0.125 mg oral every 48 hours for a patient with atrial fibrillation. The medication is supplied as Digitek 125 mcg per tablet. How many tablets of Digitek would the patient receive with each dose?
Patient HM has a history of atrial fibrillation and a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Thepatient has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and ischemic heart disease. Drugs currently prescribed include the following: Warfarin 5 mg daily MWF and 2.5 mg daily T, TH, Sat, Sun Aspirin 81 mg daily Metformin 1000 mg po bid Glyburide 10 mg bid Atenolol 100 mg po daily Motrin 200 mg 1–3 tablets every 6 hours as needed for pain Explain how the...
PN 105 Fundamentals of Nursing I Case Study - Thrombophlebitis-Heparin Tom Moore, a 57 year-old man, has thrombophlebitis in the right lower leg. IV Heparin, 5000 units by bolus, was given. Following the IV bolus, Heparin 5000 units was given subcutaneously prescribed. Other therapeutic means to decrease pain and alleviate swelling every 6 hours was and redness were also prescribed. An aPTT test was ordered. 1. What are the various methods for the administering Heparin 2. Why was an aPTT 1est ordered? How would...
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Pharmacology Case Study - Thrombophlebitis - Heparin Tom Moore, a 57 year-old man, has thrombophlebitis in the right lower leg. IV Heparin, 5000 units by bolus, was given. Following the IV bolus, Heparin 5000 units was given subcutaneously every 6 hours was prescribed. Other therapeutic means to decrease pain and alleviate swelling and redness were also prescribed. An aPTT test was ordered. 1. What are the various methods for the administering Heparin 2. Why...
PN 105 Fundamentals of Nursing I Case Study- Thrombophlebitis- Heparin Tom Moore, a 57 year-old man, has thrombophlebitis in the right lower leg. IV Heparin, 5000 units by bolus, was given. Following the IV bolus, Heparin 5000 units was given subcutaneously every 6 hours was prescribed. Other therapeutic means to decrease pain and alleviate swelling and redness were also prescribed. An aPTT test was ordered. 1. What are the various methods for the administering Heparin 2. Why was an aPTT...
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Pharmacology Case Study - Thrombophlebitis - Heparin Tom Moore, a 57 year-old man, has thrombophlebitis in the right lower leg. IV Heparin, 5000 units by bolus, was given. Following the IV bolus, Heparin 5000 units was given subcutaneously every 6 hours was prescribed. Other therapeutic means to decrease pain and alleviate swelling and redness were also prescribed. An aPTT test was ordered. 1. What are the various methods for the administering Heparin 2. Why...
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