Warfarin, an oral anticoagulant, acts
a. to directly prevent the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.
b. to decrease the production of vitamin K clotting factors in the liver.
c. as a catalyst in the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin.
d. immediately, so it is the drug of choice in emergency situations.
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2. b
Select all that apply.
1. When administering a systemic antifungal, the nurse would include which of the
following in the patient's plan of care?
a. Ensuring that a culture of the affected area had been done
b. Having the patient swallow the troche used for oral Candida infections
c. Ensuring that the patient stays flat for at least 1 hour if receiving a vaginal
suppository
,d. Monitoring the IV site to prevent phlebitis
e. Keeping the patient NPO (nothing by mouth) if GI upset occurs to prevent vomiting
f. Providing antipyretics if fever occurs with IV antifungals
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1. a, d, f
Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme), because of its mechanism of action, is reserved for use in
a. clearing secretions before diagnostic tests.
b. facilitating the removal of secretions postoperatively.
c. protecting the liver from acetaminophen toxicity.
d. relieving the buildup of secretions in cystic fibrosis.
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7. d
Select all that apply
2. A child with repeated asthma attacks may be treated with which drugs?
a. A leukotriene receptor antagonist
b. A beta-blocker
c. An inhaled corticosteroid
d. An inhaled beta-agonist
e. A surfactant
f. A mast cell stabilizer
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2. a, c, d, f
, Select all that apply.
1. Pressure within the vascular system is determined by which?
a. Peripheral resistance
b. Stroke volume
c. Sodium load
d. Heart rate
e. Total intravascular volume
f. Rate of erythropoietin release
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1. a, b. c, e
Select all that apply.
1. An adult client is being treated with mebendazole for a pinworm infection.
Appropriate nursing diagnoses that might apply to this patient would include
a. Disturbed personal identity related to treatment.
b. Abdominal distention related to worm infestation.
c. Acute pain related to GI effects.
d. Risk for social isolation related to quarantine conditions.
e. Impaired physical mobility related to muscle infestation.
f. Deficient knowledge related to drug therapy.
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1. a, c, f
Select all that apply
Plasminogen is converted to plasmin, a clot-dissolving substance, by which?
a. Nicotine
b. Hageman factor
a. to directly prevent the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.
b. to decrease the production of vitamin K clotting factors in the liver.
c. as a catalyst in the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin.
d. immediately, so it is the drug of choice in emergency situations.
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2. b
Select all that apply.
1. When administering a systemic antifungal, the nurse would include which of the
following in the patient's plan of care?
a. Ensuring that a culture of the affected area had been done
b. Having the patient swallow the troche used for oral Candida infections
c. Ensuring that the patient stays flat for at least 1 hour if receiving a vaginal
suppository
,d. Monitoring the IV site to prevent phlebitis
e. Keeping the patient NPO (nothing by mouth) if GI upset occurs to prevent vomiting
f. Providing antipyretics if fever occurs with IV antifungals
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1. a, d, f
Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme), because of its mechanism of action, is reserved for use in
a. clearing secretions before diagnostic tests.
b. facilitating the removal of secretions postoperatively.
c. protecting the liver from acetaminophen toxicity.
d. relieving the buildup of secretions in cystic fibrosis.
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7. d
Select all that apply
2. A child with repeated asthma attacks may be treated with which drugs?
a. A leukotriene receptor antagonist
b. A beta-blocker
c. An inhaled corticosteroid
d. An inhaled beta-agonist
e. A surfactant
f. A mast cell stabilizer
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2. a, c, d, f
, Select all that apply.
1. Pressure within the vascular system is determined by which?
a. Peripheral resistance
b. Stroke volume
c. Sodium load
d. Heart rate
e. Total intravascular volume
f. Rate of erythropoietin release
Give this one a try later!
1. a, b. c, e
Select all that apply.
1. An adult client is being treated with mebendazole for a pinworm infection.
Appropriate nursing diagnoses that might apply to this patient would include
a. Disturbed personal identity related to treatment.
b. Abdominal distention related to worm infestation.
c. Acute pain related to GI effects.
d. Risk for social isolation related to quarantine conditions.
e. Impaired physical mobility related to muscle infestation.
f. Deficient knowledge related to drug therapy.
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1. a, c, f
Select all that apply
Plasminogen is converted to plasmin, a clot-dissolving substance, by which?
a. Nicotine
b. Hageman factor
