RN Pharmacology A Latest Update With Several Correctly Answered Questions

RN Pharmacology A Latest Update With Several Correctly Answered Questions A patient has a prescription to take Guaifenesin (Mucinex) every 4 hours, as needed. The nurse determines that the patient understands the MOST effective use of the medication if the patient states that he or she will: - ANS - take the medication with a full glass of water Patient is to receive 5mg/kg of medication. Patient weighs 80kg. How much would you administer? - ANS - 400mg Your patient has an epidural infusing hydromorphone with bupivacaine at 6ml/hr continuously. The patient's blood pressure at the beginning of your shift was 92/58 with a heart rate of 68. You noticed the patient's blood pressures have been around 130/70. What should you do FIRST? - ANS - Check infusion rate to confirm 6ml/hr, then notify anesthesia provider A patient's capillary blood glucose reading is 33mg/dl. Which of the following medications will the nurse administer if the patient is unable to tolerate PO? - ANS - Dextrose 50% IV push While delivering the lunch tray of a patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin), the nurse notices diversity of food items. Which of the following foods would be a concern? - ANS - Spinach When caring for a patient with a central line who is receiving TPN, what is the MOST important action on the part of the nurse to prevent CLABSI? - ANS - Perform correct sterile technique for dressing change at the CVC site