Module 8: Pharmacology and Intravenous Therapies

A client has a prescription for a unit of packed red blood cells (RBCs). Which of the following IV solutions should the nurse obtain to hang with the blood product at the client's bedside? A 0.9% sodium chloride B Lactated Ringer's solution (LR) C 5% dextrose in 0.9% sodium chloride D 5% dextrose in water in 0.45% sodium chloride - A 0.9% sodium chloride A client has a prescription for short-term therapy with enoxaparin (Lovenox). The nurse explains to the client that this medication is being prescribed to: A Prevent pain B Relieve back spasms C Increase the client's energy level D Reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis - D Reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis A client has been given a prescription to begin using nitroglycerin transdermal patches for the management of angina pectoris. The nurse tells the client to: A Place the patch in the area of a skin fold to promote adherence B Apply the patch at the same time each day and leave it in place for 12 to 16 hours as directed C If the patch becomes dislodged, do not reapply and wait until the next day to apply a new patch. D Alternate daily dose times between the morning and the evening to prevent the development of tolerance to the medication - B Apply the patch at the same time each day and leave it in place for 12 to 16 hours as directed A client has been taking metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL). Which of the following findings indicates to the clinic nurse that the medication is effective? A The client's ankles are swollen. B The client's weight has increased. C The client's blood pressure has decreased. D The client has wheezes in the lower lobes of the lungs. - C The client's blood pressure has decreased. A client has just und