NCLEX-RN MUST KNOW MEDICATIONS 1 P H A R M A C O L O G Y F O R T H E N C L E X - R N MUST KNOW DRUGS 2 ALTEPLASE • MOA ◦ thrombolytic – plasminogen activator – • Indications ◦ MI ◦ Acute ischemic stroke ◦ Occluded Central lines 2 • Nursing Considerations • Contraindicated in active bleeding • Monitor for active bleeding (q15m x 1hr; q15-30m x 8hr) • May cause intracranial hemorrhage • Monitor f...

1) The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac surgery. The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate the ambulation? 1. Provide the client with a walker. 2. Remove the telemetry equipment. 3. Encourage the client to cough and deep breathe. 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. Correct Answer: 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic before ambulating. 2) A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, wh...

NCLEX-RN MUST KNOW MEDICATIONS 1 P H A R M A C O L O G Y F O R T H E N C L E X - R N MUST KNOW DRUGS 2 ALTEPLASE • MOA – thrombolytic – plasminogen activator – • Indications – MI – Acute ischemic stroke – Occluded Central lines 2 • Nursing Considerations – Contraindicated in active bleeding – Monitor for active bleeding (q15m x 1hr; q15-30m x 8hr) – May cause intracranial hemorrhage – Monitor for anaphylaxis – Use caution with uncontrolled hyper...

Summary Marilyn Hughes Age: 45 years Diagnosis: Lower Leg Fracture Complete Log.