Question

QUESTION 30

1. What assessment finding would warrant withholding a beta-blocker and consulting the prescriber?

   		Apical pulse 48 beats/min
   		BP 110/70 mm Hg
   		2+ ankle edema
   		Capillary blood sugar 90 mg/dL

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QUESTION 31

1. Which assessment finding would best indicate that ART is currently effective?

   		CD4 T count
   		Neutrophils
   		Plasma HIV RNA
   		WBC

0.5 points   

QUESTION 32

1. Vancomycin is being administer by mouth for pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium difficile. The nurse receives laboratory results on the patient that include a creatinine of 2.2. What should the nurse do?

   		Administer the medication.
   		Hold the medication and notify the prescriber.
   		Request a consult from nephrology.
   		Request additional lab work to be completed on the patient.

Answer 1

ANSWER.

30) Apical pulse 48 beats/min (Bradycardia) warrant withholding a beta blocker

     and consulting the prescriber.

31) Increased CD4 cell count indicates ART is currently effective.

32) Vancomycin administered in a patient with high creatinine level due to renal problems

      will results in further renal complications.

      So nurse should hold the medication and notify the prescriber.