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A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client's new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse should identify that this medication is used to treat which of the following conditions?

Hypothyroidism

Urinary tract infection

Deep-vein thrombosis

Osteoporosis

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Raloxifene is not used to treat hypothyroidism.

B. It does not have antimicrobial effects and is not used for UTIs.

C. It is contraindicated in active DVT due to risk of thromboembolic events.

D. Raloxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Maintaining the extremity below the level of the heart may worsen the edema and is not recommended for infiltration.

B. Slowing the IV solution rate may help reduce further fluid buildup but does not address the cool, edematous site.

C. Applying a warm, moist compress helps to reduce edema and promotes absorption of infiltrated fluid.

D. Initiating a new IV distal to the initial site is not the first action to take and should only be done if the site is not salvageable.

A. Aspirate before administering the medication. B. Withhold the medication for an elevated platelet count. C. Monitor INR levels. D. Validate the dosage with a second nurse.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Aspirating is not necessary for subcutaneous injections, as it is not a deep intramuscular injection.

B. Withholding heparin for an elevated platelet count is unnecessary unless there is a confirmed heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).

C. INR is not used to monitor heparin therapy. Heparin is monitored using aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time) or anti-Xa levels.

D. It is standard practice to validate heparin dosage with a second nurse to ensure safety due to the high risk of bleeding associated with this medication.

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