NR 293 ATI PHARMACOLOGY FINAL TEST QUIZ (100% VERIFIED Q&A) UPDATED 2024

NR 293 ATI PHARMACOLOGY FINAL TEST QUIZ (100% VERIFIED Q&A) UPDATED 2024 A client is prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125mg PO daily and furosemide (Lasix) 20mg PO daily. Which of the following statements by the client should demonstrate to the nurse that the client has an accurate understanding regarding these medications? a) "I will take my Lasix with my supper meal" b) "I will measure my urine output and document it in my diary" c) "I will skip a dose of my Lanoxin if my resting HR is below 72bpm" d) "I will eat fruits and vegetables every day that have high-potassium content in them" -Hypokalemia is an adverse effect of Lasix therapy. Since the client is on Lanoxin, it is important to maintain the K+ level between 3.5 to 5.0 mg/dl to avoid Lanoxin toxicity. Prior to administering Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) the nurse notices a marked separation of oil droplets from the rest of the solution. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a) Gently shake the solution until the oil is evenly dispersed. b) Do nothing since this is the normal appearance of TPN. c) Add a filter to the intravenous tubing line. d) Return the solution to the pharmacy. -The nurse should return the solution to the pharmacy is a noticeable layer of oil separation is observed. This is referred to as cracking of lipid emulsion, and the solution cannot be used. The primary care provider prescribes heparin sodium (Heparin) IV 25,000 units in 500ml D5W to infuse at 900 units/hr. The nurse should set the IV pump at what ml/hr rate? 18ml/hr