A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous heparin therapy for deep vein thrombosis. The nurse evaluates for side effects of this drug by observing for:

Petechiae

Slowing pulse rate

Confusion

Pruritus

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Rationale:

A. Petechiae are small, pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin that may indicate bleeding or thrombocytopenia, which can be a side effect of heparin therapy.

B. Slowing pulse rate is not typically associated with heparin therapy.

C. Confusion is not typically associated with heparin therapy.

D. Pruritus (itching) is not typically associated with heparin therapy.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Nitroglycerin does not interact with contrast material.

B. Carvedilol does not interact with contrast material.

C. Atorvastatin does not interact with contrast material.

D. Metformin can interact with contrast material and increase the risk of acute kidney injury. It is typically held before and after procedures involving contrast material.

A. Distribution B. Onset C. Intensity D. Location E. Radiation F. Alleviated

Correct Answer is ["A","B","C","D","E","F"]

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Distribution refers to the area of the body where the pain is felt.

B. Onset refers to when the pain started.

C. Intensity refers to the severity of the pain.

D. Location refers to where the pain is felt.

E. Radiation refers to whether the pain spreads to other areas.

F. Alleviated refers to what makes the pain better or worse.

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