NSG 223 Exam 1 (Latest
Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Questions and Verified Answers 100%
Correct {Grade A} - Herzing
What are the Adverse Effects of Heparin? - correct answer -Hemorrhage is the major
side effect of heparin therapy, hypersensitivity and local irritation with subcutaneous
injections
What is the life threatening side effect of Heparin? - correct answer Heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia: leading to a decrease in platelet count and detectable HIT
antibodies.
What is the antidote for Heparin and LMWHs? - correct answer Protamine Sulfate
Why do we give the antidote Protamine Sulfate? - correct answer When hemorrhaging
is present and bleeding that may not respond to withdrawing from heparin
,Patient Education for Heparin? - correct answer - Low-fat and Low-cholesterol diet to
lower cholesterol below 200 mg/dL
- LDL cholesterol below 130 mg/dL
What diet should you have while taking heparin? - correct answer Avoid or maintain
levels of broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, leafy dark greens.
What medication can you take for home management of venous thrombosis? - correct
answer Lovenox
Unnecessary to monitor aPTT with low-dose standard heparin when Sub Q for
prophylaxis of thromboembolism or with lovenox - correct answer
Education for Lovenox - correct answer - wash hands and cleanse skin to prevent
infection
What areas on the body can you inject Sub Q Lovenox? - correct answer - Around the
navel
, - Upper thigh
- Buttocks
- Change site daily
What is the classification of Warfarin? - correct answer - Anticoagulant, Vitamin K
Antagonist
What is the antidote for warfarin? - correct answer Vitamin K
What should the patient on anticoagulation therapy must have checked regularly to
determine proper dosage and adequacy of therapy? - correct answer - INR
Patient education while on Warfarin? - correct answer - Avoid walking barefoot
- Avoid contact spores
- Use an electric razor
- Avoid injections when possible
- Carry an identification card or medic alert bracelet
Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Questions and Verified Answers 100%
Correct {Grade A} - Herzing
What are the Adverse Effects of Heparin? - correct answer -Hemorrhage is the major
side effect of heparin therapy, hypersensitivity and local irritation with subcutaneous
injections
What is the life threatening side effect of Heparin? - correct answer Heparin-induced
thrombocytopenia: leading to a decrease in platelet count and detectable HIT
antibodies.
What is the antidote for Heparin and LMWHs? - correct answer Protamine Sulfate
Why do we give the antidote Protamine Sulfate? - correct answer When hemorrhaging
is present and bleeding that may not respond to withdrawing from heparin
,Patient Education for Heparin? - correct answer - Low-fat and Low-cholesterol diet to
lower cholesterol below 200 mg/dL
- LDL cholesterol below 130 mg/dL
What diet should you have while taking heparin? - correct answer Avoid or maintain
levels of broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, leafy dark greens.
What medication can you take for home management of venous thrombosis? - correct
answer Lovenox
Unnecessary to monitor aPTT with low-dose standard heparin when Sub Q for
prophylaxis of thromboembolism or with lovenox - correct answer
Education for Lovenox - correct answer - wash hands and cleanse skin to prevent
infection
What areas on the body can you inject Sub Q Lovenox? - correct answer - Around the
navel
, - Upper thigh
- Buttocks
- Change site daily
What is the classification of Warfarin? - correct answer - Anticoagulant, Vitamin K
Antagonist
What is the antidote for warfarin? - correct answer Vitamin K
What should the patient on anticoagulation therapy must have checked regularly to
determine proper dosage and adequacy of therapy? - correct answer - INR
Patient education while on Warfarin? - correct answer - Avoid walking barefoot
- Avoid contact spores
- Use an electric razor
- Avoid injections when possible
- Carry an identification card or medic alert bracelet
