Which of the following should the APRN include when educating a patient prescribed semaglutide ? (Select all that apply)
A 65-year-old patient with new-onset atrial fibrillation is…
A 65-year-old patient with new-onset atrial fibrillation is started on apixaban. What lab monitoring is most appropriate for the APRN to initiate?
A 62-year-old patient is prescribed levothyroxine for a diag…
A 62-year-old patient is prescribed levothyroxine for a diagnosis of hypothyroidism. What key instruction should the APRN give the patient?
A patient with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ask…
A patient with a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) asks why both heparin and warfarin were started. What is the best explanation by the APRN?
Which antidepressant should the APRN recognize requires diet…
Which antidepressant should the APRN recognize requires dietary restrictions due to risk of hypertensive crisis?
A 19-year-old male with new-onset generalized tonic-clonic s…
A 19-year-old male with new-onset generalized tonic-clonic seizures is prescribed valproic acid. Which baseline assessments are most appropriate for the APRN to obtain?
A patient is on warfarin and presents with an INR of 6.5 but…
A patient is on warfarin and presents with an INR of 6.5 but no active bleeding. What is the most appropriate action by the APRN?
A family member asks why their family member’s memory isn’t…
A family member asks why their family member’s memory isn’t improving after 6 months on donepezil. What is the best response by the APRN?
A patient with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is p…
A patient with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is prescribed hydroxychloroquine. Which of the following is the most important counseling point that the APRN should emphasize regarding this medication?
A patient presents with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is…
A patient presents with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is started on enoxaparin. Which order by the APRN regarding administration is correct?