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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is taking amitriptyline. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?

Hct 44%

WBC count 5,000/mm3

Total bilirubin 1.5 mg/dL

Potassium 4.2 mEq/L

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

A hematocrit (Hct) level of 44% is within the normal range for adults.

Choice B rationale:

A white blood cell (WBC) count of 5,000/mm3 falls within the normal range.

Choice C rationale:

Total bilirubin levels greater than 1.2 mg/dL in adults could indicate liver dysfunction and should be reported to the provider when assessing a client on amitriptyline, which can affect liver function.

Choice D rationale:

A potassium level of 4.2 mEq/L falls within the normal range for potassium levels.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Calcium gluconate is used to treat hypermagnesemia by antagonizing the effects of excess magnesium and reducing its impact on cardiac function.

Choice B rationale:

Flumazenil is used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose, not to treat hypermagnesemia.

Choice C rationale:

Protamine sulfate is used to reverse the effects of heparin, not to treat hypermagnesemia.

Choice D rationale:

Acetylcysteine is used to treat acetaminophen overdose, not to treat hypermagnesemia.

A. Hyperglycemia B. Dry cough C. Pedal edema D. Fever

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Hyperglycemia is not typically associated with an acute infusion reaction to amphotericin B.

Choice B rationale:

A dry cough is a common side effect of amphotericin B, but it is not an indicator of an acute infusion reaction.

Choice C rationale:

Pedal edema is not a typical sign of an acute infusion reaction to amphotericin B.

Choice D rationale:

Fever, along with other symptoms like chills, fever, nausea, and vomiting, can be indicative of an acute infusion reaction to amphotericin B. It may require stopping the infusion and providing appropriate treatment.

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