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A pt diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following can interact with the effects of warfarin?
Carrots Ferrous sulfate Furosemide Dark leafy green veggies - CORRECT ANSWER -dark leafy green veggies
The pt tells the nurse he takes antacids after every meal. What should the nurse tell the pt regarding antacid administration?
Do not take antacids within 2 hrs of other meds Do not take more than once per day Take antacids before meals 1 / 4
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Do not take at bedtime - CORRECT ANSWER -do not take within 2 hrs of other meds
A 64 y/o pt is found unresponsive. After attaching a heart monitor, his EKG reveals ventricular fibrillation. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer?
Epinephrine Dobutamine Dopamine Atropine - CORRECT ANSWER -Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER-Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - CORRECT ANSWER-dobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney perfusion - CORRECT ANSWER -dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER - atropine
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A pt taking prednisone for immunosupression after a kidney transplant wants to know what lifestyle changes he needs to make. The nurse instructs him to eat a diet low in what nutrient while taking prednisone?
Protein Potassium Calcium Sodium - CORRECT ANSWER -Sodium
Fluid retention, edema, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, protein catabolism, and hypokalemia are side effects of what type of drug? - CORRECT ANSWER-corticosteroids
A pt has suffered from a traumatic brain injury and is scheduled to undergo surgery. The physician requests that the pt be coma-induced.The nurse would expect to administer which of the following meds for an induced coma of a neurosurgery pt?
Diazepam Pentobarbital Lorazepam Propofol - CORRECT ANSWER -pentobarital
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An elderly man is prescribed morphine sulfate for acute pain management. The pt is on bed rest and is NPO. Which of the following side effects is the nurse most concerned about?
Dizziness Constipation Hypertension Nausea - CORRECT ANSWER -constipation
A pt receiving triamterene is admitted to the hospital due to severe metabolic imbalances. Which of the following abnormal findings would the nurse most expect due to a side effect of this med?
Hypokalemia Hyperkalemia Hypocalcemia Hypercalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER -hyperkalemia
A pt prescribed furosemide 60 mg PO bid, is being instructed on admin and side effects. The nurse should instruct the pt to eat which foods while taking furosemide? (multiple answers)
Beans and bananas Vanilla and bread
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