26.  The nurse is administering medications to a patient.   The patient INR is 3.9.  Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate? 

37.  The nurse assigned to administer medications on the evening shift is having difficulty reading the written order.  Who is the safest individual for the nurse to consult?   

49.  The nurse is giving a report on a patient and notes that the morning assessment revealed one of the residents was exhibiting shortness of breath and chest pain. Refer to the chart to answer the question below.  The nurse will need a complete assessment prior to calling the Physician. What additional data would the nurse need? Physicians   Orders   Lasix 80mg po BID Coumadin 2.5mg po qhs Digoxin 0.125 mg po daily Atenolol 25 mg po dly NS IV @ 120mL/hr Tylenol 325mg po q4hr prn pain   Vital   Signs   BP 150/90 R 20 P 60 T 98.4 O2 Sat 92% Laboratory   Hgb 14 WBC 7500 Plt 170,000 K+ 3.4 Na 142 BUN 24 Specific Gravity 1.014

36.  In interviewing Ms. Jones, a newly admitted patient to the nursing unit, the nurse discovers she has a history of liver disease.  In planning the patient care, the nurse must evaluate which of the following prior to medication administration related to his diagnosis?  

What is the main function of the skin?

What gland produces sweat?

Which is the largest organ of the body?

What determines the pattern of friction ridges (fingerprints)?

44.  Upon verifying the MAR with the healthcare provider’s orders, the nurse sees an order on the order sheet for “Demerol 75mg IM every four (4) hours, as needed for severe pain.”  What type of medication order is this?

17.  The nurse is administering an antibiotic.  Which of the following laboratory values will the nurse evaluate prior to administering this medication?  Select all that apply.