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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a prescription for cyclosporine.
The nurse should report which of the following laboratory values to the provider?

Creatinine.5 mg/dL.

Potassium 4.2 mEq/L.

BUN 18 mg/dL.

Sodium 139 mEq/L.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant medication that can have nephrotoxic effects.

A creatinine level of.5 mg/dL is above the normal range and may indicate impaired kidney function.

The nurse should report this value to the provider for further evaluation.

Choice B is wrong because Potassium 4.2 mEq/L, is not the correct answer because it falls within the normal range for potassium levels in the blood.

Choice C is wrong because BUN 18 mg/dL, is not the correct answer because it falls within the normal range for blood urea nitrogen levels.

Choice D is wrong because Sodium 139 mEq/L, is not the correct answer because it falls within the normal range for sodium levels in the blood.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

An HbA1c value of 6.8% indicates that the client is adhering to the treatment plan [B].

HbA1c is a measure of long-term blood glucose control and is used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatment.

An HbA1c value of less than 7% is generally considered a good target for people with diabetes.

Choice A is wrong because positive urinary ketones can indicate poor diabetes control [A].

Choice C is wrong because a total cholesterol level of 225 mg/dL is considered high and does not indicate adherence to the treatment plan [C].

Choice D is wrong because a creatinine level of.0 mg/dL is within the normal range but does not specifically indicate adherence to glipizide therapy [D].

A. Discard the vial of medication if the solution is cloudy. B. Shake the vial of medication to dissolve particulates. C. Dilute the vial of medication with sterile water. D. Thaw the medication in the vial 30 min before administration.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Discard the vial of medication if the solution is cloudy.

This is because epoetin alfa should not be used if it has been frozen or if it has changed color or has particles in it.

Choice B is wrong because the vial should not be shaken before use.

Choice C is wrong because epoetin alfa should not be diluted with sterile water or any other liquid.

Choice D is wrong because epoetin alfa should not be frozen and therefore does not need to be thawed before administration.

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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and a prescription for cyclosporine.
The nurse should report which of the following laboratory values to the provider?