PHARMACOLOGY MADE EASY 5.0: THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM|
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a client.
Provider Prescriptions:
1715:
12-lead ECG now
1730:
Metoprolol 5 mg IV now
Aspirin 81 mg PO now
1735:
Metoprolol 5 mg IV now
Diltiazem continuous IV infusion 5 mg/hr
1940:
Stop diltiazem infusion.
Discharge home.
Follow up with cardiologist within 1 week.
Apixaban 5mg PO 2x daily for 7 days, then 2.5mg
PO 2 times daily
A nurse is providing medication teaching to a client who has a new prescription
for apixaban. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?Select
all that apply.
,- You will have to have coagulation laboratory tests performed before starting
this medication.
- You can take this medication on an empty stomach or with food.
- There will be no risk for bleeding while taking this medication.
- Avoid taking NSAIDs while taking this medication.
- This medication will reduce your risk of stroke. -CORRECT ANSWER - You
can take this medication on an empty stomach or with food.
- Avoid taking NSAIDs while taking this medication.
- This medication will reduce your risk of stroke.
When taking action, the nurse should instruct the client who has a new
prescription for apixaban that the medication can be taken without regard to
food, that the medication will reduce the risk of stroke related to atrial
fibrillation, and that they should avoid taking NSAIDs while taking apixaban as
the combination of medications can increase the risk for bleeding.
A nurse in a provider's clinic is reviewing the medical record of a client who has
been taking ferrous sulfate for anemia.
Exhibit 1:
History and Physical:
3 months ago:
35-year-old female client reports to clinic with reports of fatigue and weakness
for the past month.
, Past surgical history:
Cesarean section 10 yr ago. Cesarean section with tubal ligation 5 yr ago.
Past medical history:
Unremarkable other than current reports.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is being treated in the outpatient
clinic. Which of the following five foods should the nurse recommend the client
include in their diet?
Select the 5 foods the nurse should recommend.
- Cantaloupe
- Tomatoes
- Whole grains
- Boneless chicken
- Egg yolks
- Leafy green vegetables
- Liver
- Mushrooms -CORRECT ANSWER - Whole grains
- Boneless chicken
- Egg yolks
- Leafy green vegetables
- Liver
When taking action, the nurse should instruct the client who has iron-deficiency
anemia to increase the consumption of whole grains, egg yolks, green leafy
vegetables, muscle meats such as boneless chicken, and liver.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A nurse in the emergency department (ED) is caring for a client.
Provider Prescriptions:
1715:
12-lead ECG now
1730:
Metoprolol 5 mg IV now
Aspirin 81 mg PO now
1735:
Metoprolol 5 mg IV now
Diltiazem continuous IV infusion 5 mg/hr
1940:
Stop diltiazem infusion.
Discharge home.
Follow up with cardiologist within 1 week.
Apixaban 5mg PO 2x daily for 7 days, then 2.5mg
PO 2 times daily
A nurse is providing medication teaching to a client who has a new prescription
for apixaban. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?Select
all that apply.
,- You will have to have coagulation laboratory tests performed before starting
this medication.
- You can take this medication on an empty stomach or with food.
- There will be no risk for bleeding while taking this medication.
- Avoid taking NSAIDs while taking this medication.
- This medication will reduce your risk of stroke. -CORRECT ANSWER - You
can take this medication on an empty stomach or with food.
- Avoid taking NSAIDs while taking this medication.
- This medication will reduce your risk of stroke.
When taking action, the nurse should instruct the client who has a new
prescription for apixaban that the medication can be taken without regard to
food, that the medication will reduce the risk of stroke related to atrial
fibrillation, and that they should avoid taking NSAIDs while taking apixaban as
the combination of medications can increase the risk for bleeding.
A nurse in a provider's clinic is reviewing the medical record of a client who has
been taking ferrous sulfate for anemia.
Exhibit 1:
History and Physical:
3 months ago:
35-year-old female client reports to clinic with reports of fatigue and weakness
for the past month.
, Past surgical history:
Cesarean section 10 yr ago. Cesarean section with tubal ligation 5 yr ago.
Past medical history:
Unremarkable other than current reports.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is being treated in the outpatient
clinic. Which of the following five foods should the nurse recommend the client
include in their diet?
Select the 5 foods the nurse should recommend.
- Cantaloupe
- Tomatoes
- Whole grains
- Boneless chicken
- Egg yolks
- Leafy green vegetables
- Liver
- Mushrooms -CORRECT ANSWER - Whole grains
- Boneless chicken
- Egg yolks
- Leafy green vegetables
- Liver
When taking action, the nurse should instruct the client who has iron-deficiency
anemia to increase the consumption of whole grains, egg yolks, green leafy
vegetables, muscle meats such as boneless chicken, and liver.
