Exam 2: NURS 223 HEMOTOLOGY (With correct solutions)

the principle of water balance is closely related to the balance of what electrolyte? correct answers Sodium pulling pressure correct answers osmotic pressure (Na pulls water) pushing pressure correct answers hydrostatic pressure (cause of edema in patients with elevated BP) Side effects of anticholinergics correct answers dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention lab value to monitor for heparin correct answers aPTT and PT a patient has hyperkalemia, what should the nurse be concerned about? correct answers Cardiovascular issues and disrhythmia Direct thrombin inhibitors correct answers agratroban used to treat HIT primary intracellular ion correct answers Potassium (K+) Epoetin alfa correct answers treatment of chemotherapy-induced anemia primary extracellular ion correct answers Sodium normal platelet level? correct answers 150,000-400,000/mm3 low platelet count could cause correct answers decreased ability to form a clot what is the best indicator of fluid overload or imbalance? correct answers weight Antiplatelets correct answers Used to prevent arterial thrombosis 1) aspirin 2)clopidogrel clopidogrel correct answers PLAVIX needs a loading dose use before stent or to prevent MI and stroke do not use with active bleeding thrombolytics correct answers dissolve and lyse blood clots and limit tissue damage -ase suffix do not take after surgery or with hypertension more bleeding, dissolves clots anticoagulant correct answers prevent new clots or growth from already existing clots.