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A nurse is administering medications to a client. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer by a parenteral route?

Osimvastatin

Hydrochlorothiazide

Captopril

Fondaparinux

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Osimvastatin is an oral medication used to lower cholesterol and is not administered parenterally.

B. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic typically administered orally, not parenterally.

C. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor usually given orally.

D. Fondaparinux is an anticoagulant that is typically administered by subcutaneous injection, making it the correct choice for parenteral administration.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Acetaminophen is metabolized by the liver, and a history of alcohol use disorder increases the risk of hepatotoxicity. The nurse should notify the provider before administration.

B. A blood pressure of 92/60 mm Hg is low but not contraindicated for acetaminophen, which does not typically affect blood pressure.

C. Recurrent headaches may be a reason for acetaminophen use and are not a contraindication.

D. Hypothyroidism does not interact adversely with acetaminophen and does not require withholding the medication.

A. Increased pulse rate B. Increased blood pressure C. Decreased respiratory rate D. Decreased temperature

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Increased pulse rate may indicate hemorrhage or hypovolemia, which are risks associated with heparin therapy, especially if the aPTT is elevated.

B. Increased blood pressure is not typically associated with heparin therapy and would not be expected with an elevated aPTT.

C. Decreased respiratory rate is not a common effect of increased aPTT or heparin therapy.

D. Decreased temperature is not typically related to an elevated aPTT level.

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