A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?
"It usually takes heparin at least 2 to 3 days to reach a therapeutic blood level.
"The oral medication you will take after this IV will dissolve the clot."
"Heparin does not dissolve clots. It stops new clots from forming."
"A pharmacist is the person to answer that question.'
The Correct Answer is C
C. Heparin is an indirect thrombin inhibitor that prevents clot formation. It does not dissolve existing clots.
A. The onset of action of heparin is immediate
B. The oral anticoagulants also don’t dissolve the clot
D. The nurse should also understand the pharmacology of the drugs she or he is administering.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Rationale- A spacer connects the MDI and the mouth containing any medication exhaled eliminating the need for the coordination
B. Notifying the provider does not solve the client’s need
C. Inhalers are delivered directly into the airway and are not taken orally
D. A peak flow meter is used to measure peak flow but not for drug delivery
Correct Answer is ["B","C","E"]
Explanation
potassium is important for muscle contraction ad energy production. Low potassium cause anorexia and nausea
A- Hypokalemia cause constipation
D-Hypokalemia does not cause tinnitus
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