MODULE 6 QUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT!
A client is receiving heparin by intravenous infusion for treatment of a deep vein
thrombosis. What lab data would require the nurse to hold the infusion of heparin and
notify the prescriber? - ANSWER aPTT 120 seconds
Match each medication with the appropriate antidote. - ANSWER Heparin + Protamine
sulfate
Warfarin + Vitamin K
Dabigatran + Idarucizumab
Alteplase + Aminocaproic acid
A client is being discharged home with a new prescription for warfarin. What information
should the nurse provide in the discharge teaching concerning this medication? -
ANSWER "Use a soft bristle toothbrush to help prevent bleeding from your gums."
"Use an electric shaver to help prevent bleeding from cuts from shaving."
"Keep your blood work appointments every 2-4 weeks once the therapeutic level of
warfarin is reached"
"Report any excessive bruising or bleeding to your health care provider."
A client is newly prescribed clopidogrel to prevent clots from forming on an implanted
cardiac stent. What information should the nurse provide the patient concerning this
medication? - ANSWER "Notify any surgeon or dentist that you are on clopidogrel prior
to any procedure."
"Report any dark, tarry stools to your health care provider."
"Avoid the use of ibuprofen and naproxen as this can increase the chance of bleeding."
What information about side effects of simvastatin should the nurse include in client
teaching? - ANSWER "Right upper quadrant pain and tenderness can be a symptom of
liver damage."
"Dark, tea colored urine can be a symptom of liver damage."
"Muscle pain and tenderness can be a sign of muscle breakdown."
"Sudden weight loss and weakness can be a sign of muscle breakdown."
"Periodically while on this medication, the health care provider will monitor your liver
enzymes to assess for liver damage."
100% CORRECT!
A client is receiving heparin by intravenous infusion for treatment of a deep vein
thrombosis. What lab data would require the nurse to hold the infusion of heparin and
notify the prescriber? - ANSWER aPTT 120 seconds
Match each medication with the appropriate antidote. - ANSWER Heparin + Protamine
sulfate
Warfarin + Vitamin K
Dabigatran + Idarucizumab
Alteplase + Aminocaproic acid
A client is being discharged home with a new prescription for warfarin. What information
should the nurse provide in the discharge teaching concerning this medication? -
ANSWER "Use a soft bristle toothbrush to help prevent bleeding from your gums."
"Use an electric shaver to help prevent bleeding from cuts from shaving."
"Keep your blood work appointments every 2-4 weeks once the therapeutic level of
warfarin is reached"
"Report any excessive bruising or bleeding to your health care provider."
A client is newly prescribed clopidogrel to prevent clots from forming on an implanted
cardiac stent. What information should the nurse provide the patient concerning this
medication? - ANSWER "Notify any surgeon or dentist that you are on clopidogrel prior
to any procedure."
"Report any dark, tarry stools to your health care provider."
"Avoid the use of ibuprofen and naproxen as this can increase the chance of bleeding."
What information about side effects of simvastatin should the nurse include in client
teaching? - ANSWER "Right upper quadrant pain and tenderness can be a symptom of
liver damage."
"Dark, tea colored urine can be a symptom of liver damage."
"Muscle pain and tenderness can be a sign of muscle breakdown."
"Sudden weight loss and weakness can be a sign of muscle breakdown."
"Periodically while on this medication, the health care provider will monitor your liver
enzymes to assess for liver damage."
