Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest
Update 2024 / 2025) Pharmacology for Nursing Practice | Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
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Heparin
Answer:
IV/Subcutaneous If given IV check aptt range Bleeding/hemorrhage biggest risk
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Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Answer:
Monitor platelet count to reduce risk of HIT Occurs when there is a drop in more than 50% or platelets in blood.Autoimmune Administer daplgatran if this occurs 1 / 3
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While administering IV heparin if you see blood in the urine what do you do?
Answer:
Stop drip, then restart at a lower rate
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Enoxaparin (Lovenox)
Answer:
low molecular weight heparin Check platelet count Do not give enoxaparin and heparin together!Use prior to surgery Longer half life than heparin
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Dalteparin
Answer:
low molecular weight heparin Give if allergic to heparin or enoxaparin Adverse effect bleeding
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Rivaroxaban
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10-A inhibitor Oral Cannot be abruptly stopped or it can increase risk of bleeds Risk for peripheral edema
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Bronchodilators
Answer:
Beta 2 Adrenergic Relax smooth muscles Open airway through dilation Albuterol TAKE FIRST!Theophylline (controller)
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Theophylline
Answer:
Long term scheduled for COPD and asthma
Interaction: CAFFEINE
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