Subcutaneous injections Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is caring for a patient with a diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The patient has an order to receive 30 mg enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which injection site should the nurse use to administer this medication safely? A. Buttock, upper outer quadrant B. Abdomen, anterior-lateral aspect C. Back of the arm, 2 inches away from a mole D. Anterolateral thigh, with no scar tissue nearby Correct Answer-B. Abdomen, anterior-lateral aspect Enoxaparin (Lovenox) is a low-molecular-weigh...

Hesi: NSG122/ NSG 122 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Herzing QUESTION Anticipatory Loss Anticipatory loss occurs when a person displays loss and grief behaviors for a loss that has yet to take place. Anticipatory loss is often seen in the families of patients with serious and lifethreatening illnesses and may lessen the effect of the actual loss of the family member. ...

Question 1: A nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent dislocation of the prosthetic hip? A) Maintain the affected hip in adduction. B) Encourage the client to cross the legs while sitting. C) Avoid placing a pillow between the client's legs when turning. D) Instruct the client to flex the hip greater than 90 degrees when sitting. Answer: C) Avoid placing a pillow between the client's legs when turn...

Mid-term review LVN Unitek Latest Update Graded A+ ecrine gland a small sweat gland that produces only a fluid; restricted to the human skin also known as sudoriferous glands cell cycle The regular sequence of growth and division that cells undergo through mitosis division to the next. Two phases: interphase and mitosis Interphase The cell carries on with its normal functions and gets ready for mitosis through growth and DNA replication. Interphase is divided into 3 phases: 1st g...

medca study guide: medical assistant | latest edition GRADED A+ basal ganglia - responsible for movement snellen chart - used to measure visual acuity tinnitus - characterized by symptoms like a constant buzzing or whistling sounds vapors - smells consist of __________ or different substances. brain tumor - consist of abnormal cells aveoli - what is not a part of the upper respiratory tract bronchi & bronchioles - lower respiratory tract infections consist of _______. pneumonia...

NURS 6521N Midterm Exam – Advanced Pharmacology (101 Q&A) (Latest Questions Included) • Question 1 1 out of 1 points The anticoagulant drug that acts as a vitamin K antagonist is: Selected Answer: coumadin • Question 2 1 out of 1 points What is a serious side effect of ibuprofen in the older adult patient? Selected Answer: Impairment of renal function • Question 3 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner is conducting an ...

NUR 205 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed 6 rights of drug administration Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation 3 medication checks Check MAR/order Check when you pull the medication Check at the patient bedside How to know if your patient can swallow pills whole? -ask if they can -check gag reflex -when given report ask if they can take pills whole Intramuscular (IM) injection into a muscle No more than 3 ml At a 90...

Right Resident - ANSWER-Identify resident to assure you are giving the medication to the right resident who is supposed to receive the medication and using procedure required by the facility. Right Medication - ANSWER-The name of the medication ordered by the physician; ALWAYS USE THE THREE CHECKS Right Dose - ANSWER-The amount of medication ordered Right Route - ANSWER-The method of medication administration Right Time - ANSWER-When the resident is ordered to receive the medication ...

RN ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM FORM C 2019 RN ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM FORM C 2019 1. A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has erectile dysfunction and is requesting a prescription for sildenafil. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is a contraindication for receiving this medication? a. Furosemide b. Nitroglycerin c. Indomethacin d. Albuterol 2. A nurse in the emergency department is admitting a client who has diabeti...

Test Bank Focus on Nursing Pharmacology 8th Edition KarchCONTENTS Chapter 01 - Introduction to Drugs .................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02 - Drugs and the Body .................................................................................................... 19 Chapter 03 - Toxic Effects of Drugs ................................................................................................. 35 Chapter 04 - The Nursi...