A client is on warfarin an anticoagulant. The client’s INR is 6.0 (Normal 2-3). What should the nurse be prepared to administer to the client to treat this anticoagulation level?
A client has been started on an anticonvulsant for a seizure…
A client has been started on an anticonvulsant for a seizure disorder and asks how long they will need to take the medication. What is the practical nurse’s best response?
The practical nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client wit…
The practical nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client with COPD who has been using tiotropium to reduce exacerbations of the disease. Which of the following statements by the client indicates they have not understood correctly?
A client is admitted with a dysrhythmia. The provider prescr…
A client is admitted with a dysrhythmia. The provider prescribes propranolol. Which statement by the client requires the nurse to hold the ordered dose and notify the physician for further orders?
A client is telling the LPN some of the foods they regularly…
A client is telling the LPN some of the foods they regularly eat. They are taking tranylcypromine (MAOI’s). They provide the following list of foods, which would be the most concerning choice for this client? (Select all that apply.)
A client is taking an aminoglycoside (gentamicin) antibiotic…
A client is taking an aminoglycoside (gentamicin) antibiotic for pneumonia, and will also be taking the loop diuretic furosemide due to fluid overload. The nurse will monitor carefully for which potential effect from the interaction of these two drugs?
When a client is taking an MAOI and consuming foods high in…
When a client is taking an MAOI and consuming foods high in tyramine it places the client at risk for what?
The practical nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client ab…
The practical nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about potential side effects for a new prescription of lisinopril. Which side effect is common with this medication and should be reported to the prescriber?
The practical nurse is administering medications to a client…
The practical nurse is administering medications to a client with a prescription for bupropion. The client has no history of depression. Which of the following would be an approved use of bupropion?
A client who is experiencing anxiety is prescribed lorazapam…
A client who is experiencing anxiety is prescribed lorazapam. During administration of this drug, it is important the practical nurse monitors for: