exam 3 ati questions

And nurses caring for a client who is about to begin factor V111 therapy to treat hemophilia. When administering factor V111 which of the following action should the nurse take

Have emergency equipment ready

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute ischemic cerebrovascular event due to a thrombus in a cerebral vessel . which of the following drug should the nurse expect to administer

Alteplase

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to be taking alteplase therapy to treat pulmonary embolism. which of the following drug should the nurse have available and event of a severe adverse reaction

Aminocaproic acid

A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed dose of desmopressin to a client who has hemophilia A. the client laboratory results indicate that the client has a sodium level of 130 which of the following action should the nurse take

Clarify the prescription with the provider

a nurse should identify that clopidogrel Is contraindicated for clients who which of the following conditions?

Clients who have peptic ulcer disease should not take clopidogrel, because it can cause gastric bleeding

A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic stable angina. The nurse should identify that which of the following drugs inhibits the action of adenosine diphosphate receptors on platelets and can be prescribed to reduce the clients risk of myocardial infraction

Clopidogrel

A nurse is monitoring a client following ferrous sulfate administration. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effect

Constipation

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking furrous sulfate to treat iron deficiency anemia and develops iron toxicity. which of the following drug should the nurse expect to treat this complication

Deferoxamine

The nurse is teaching a client about taking ferrous sulfate to treat iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include

Eat iron and rich food Spread the dosage across each day Take the drug on an empty stomach Increase dietary fiber intake

A nurse is caring for a client who has hemophilia A and is about to be taking desmopressin to prevent bleeding. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects

Edema

A nurse is caring for a client who is recently started alteplase therapy. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects

Headache

Nurses reviewing the medication record of a client who is receiving alteplase following an acute myocardial fraction. which of the following medication should the nurse expect a client to be taking in addition to the alteplase

Heparin

The nurse is caring for a client who is about to be taking Epoetin. an increase in which of the following laboratory value should indicate to the nurse that the therapy is effective

Hgb

A nurse is caring for a client who has a renal failure and is receiving epoetin. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects

Hypertension

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to be taking aspirin to reduce the risk of a cardiovascular event. the nurse should identify that the drug inhibits platelet aggregation by which of the following mechanisms

Inhibiting cyclooxygenase action in platelets

a nurse is monitoring a client who is undergoing anticoagulant therapy with heparin. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible indication of hemorrhage

Rapid pulse

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to be taking folic acid to treat megaloblastic anemia. the nurse should monitor which of the following laboratory values to determine therapeutic effectiveness

Reticulocyte count

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Clopidogrel to prevent stent restenosis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse reactions

Thrombocytopenia

Nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an outpatient surgical procedure and reports taking aspirin 81 mg daily, including this morning. the nurse should identify that this places the client at risk for which of the following complications

Uncontrollable bleeding

A nurse and an emergency department is assessing a client who has been taking warfarin and is experiencing rectal bleeding. which of the following drug should the nurse expect to administer to the client

Vitamin K

A nurse is teaching a client who is starting treatment with warfarin. the nurse should plan to include information on which of the following topics to promote the effectiveness of the drug

dietary modifications

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking Filgrastim to treat neutropenia. The nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects

enlarged spleen