Pharm ATI

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? -''This medication should be taken on an empty stomach.'' -''Weight yourself on the same day each week.'' -''Take the medication before going to bed.'' -"Increase the amount of potassium in your diet.''

-"Increase the amount of potassium in your diet.''

A nurse is ad mistering medication to a client and mistakenly gives hydroxyzine instead of hydralazine. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? -Fever -Edema -Sedation -Diplopia

-Sedation

A nurse is reviewing the lab findings of an older adult client who is taking sertraline. Which of the following lab values should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the med? -Sodium 132 meq/l -Magnesium 1.5 meq/l -Potassium 3.9 meq/l -Calcium 10 mg/dl

-Sodium 132 meq/l

A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 7.5mg IV bolus to a client who has status epilepticus. Available diazepam inject 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?( Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

1.5 Ml.

A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to an older adult client who has a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? -I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset -I will stop taking this medication when I no longer have pain upon urination. -I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling. -I will take this medication with milk.

C. I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling. --> older the pt higher risk of this condition

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking sertraline for serotonin syndrome. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to notify the provider? -Weight gain -Hyperthermia -Insomnia -Sexual dysfunction

-Hyperthermia

A nurse is consulting a formulary about a client's new prescription for raloxifene. The nurse should identify that this med is used to treat which of the following conditions? -Hypothyroidism -Urinary tract infection -Deep vein thrombosis -Osteoporosis

-Osteoporosis

A nurse is planning discharge teaching for an adult client who has asthma and is to start therapy with beclomethasone, two puffs by metered-dose -inhaler, which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? -''Take a potassium supplement.'' -''Use the inhaler as needed for acute asthma attacks.'' -'' Wait 3 minutes between puffs.'' -''Gargle after using the inhaler.

-Gargle after using the inhaler.

47. A nurse is teaching a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis about the management of medication for the disease. Which of the following statement is appropriate for the nurse to make? -''You should anticipate taking medication to treat your disease for at least the next 3 years.'' -''You should report monthly to have your blood drawn to monitor kidney function while taking medication.'' -''You will need to undergo tuberculin skin tests every 6 months while taking medication for your disease.'' -'' You will need to take two or more medications to treat your disease.''

-'' You will need to take two or more medications to treat your disease.''

A nurse teaching a client about self-admiration of enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -''Alternative injection sites between the slides of the abdomen.' -''Expel the air bubble from the prefilled syringe.'' -''Grasp the skin between the thumb and forefinger while injecting the medication.'' -'' Massage the insertion site after injecting the medication.'' -''Insert the entire length of the needle into the skin during injection.'

-''Alternative injection sites between the slides of the abdomen.'

A nurse is administering medications to a client who weight 132.lb the prescription reads chloramphenicol, 50mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. Available is chloramphenicol 100mg/mL.. How many ML should the nurse give with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero it applies.

-7.5 ml

A nurse is assuming care for a client who is receiving 0.9% NaCl 600 ml by continuous IV infusion over 6 hr. a nurse from the previous shift started the infusion at 1300, and the nurse notes at 1400 that 400 ml remains in the IV bag. The nurse should reset the IV infusion to deliver how many ml/hr?

-80ml/hr

A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is receiving oral opiates. The client reports persistent pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Change oral med to iv route -Discontinue the client adjuvant med -Assess the client for med dependence -Administer med on a fixed schedule

-Administer med on a fixed schedule

A nurse is preparing to administer amphotericin B via intermittent iv bolus to a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Discard the med if it is yellow -Use a gravity flow set -Prime the tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride -Administer the med over 2 hr.

-Administer the med over 2 hr.

A nurse is administrating ferrous sulfate elixir to a client who has iron deficiency anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Give the medication with caffeinated beverage -Administer the medication through a straw. -Dilute the medication with milk provide an antacid with the medication

-Administer the medication through a straw.

A nurse is precepting a newly licensed nurse who is caring for four clients. The nurse should complete an incident report for which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse? -Administers isosorbide mononitrate to a client who has a BP of 82/60 mmHg -Administers digoxin to a client who has a heart rate of 92/min -Administers regular insulin to a client who has a blood glucose of 250 mg/dL -Administers heparin to a client who has an aPTT of 70 seconds

-Administers isosorbide mononitrate to a client who has a BP of 82/60 mmHg

A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing a list of current medications for an older adult5 client who has fallen at home. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications places the client at risk of future fall -Alprazolam -Levothyroxine -Ferrous gluconate -Simvastatin

-Alprazolam

A nurse is applying a nitroglycerin transdermal patch for a client who has angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Apply the patch to a bony prominence on the chest -Apply the patch to a hairless area of the skin -Apply a 4x4 dressing over the patch -Apply the patch to the same site every 24 hr.

-Apply the patch to a hairless area of the skin

A nurse is caring for a young adult female client who has chronic acne. Prior to administering tetracycline, which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Measure the client vital signs -Ask the client if she's using birth control -Check the client history for an allergy to penicillin -Determine the client's age at the onset of menses

-Ask the client if she's using birth control

a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for methylprednisolone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) -Blood glucose levels will need to be monitored during therapy -Avoid contact with persons who have known infections -Take the med 1 hr before a meal -Decrease intake of foods containing K+ -Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of the med

-Blood glucose levels will be monitored during therapy -Avoid contact with people who have known infections -Grapefruit juice can increase the effects of the medication

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is taking prednisone for long-term treatment of RA. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effect of the drug? -Liver toxicity -Hemolytic anemia -Hypoglycemia -Bone loss

-Bone loss

A nurse is teaching a female client who has a new prescription for an estrogen-progestin combination. Which of the following adverse effects is the priority report to the provider? -Loss of appetite -Calf swellingpg 243-244 -Breakthrough bleeding -Breast enlargement

-Calf swelling

A nurse is providing teaching about smoking cessation treatment with varenicline to a client and his family. The nurse should include in the teaching which of the following adverse effects of the medication as priority -Weight gain -Change in behavior -Nausea -Abnormal dreams

-Change in behavior

A nurse accidentally administers the medication metformin instead of metoprolol to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Check the client's glucose level. -Collect the client's uric and level -Monitor the client's thyroid function levels. -Obtain the client's HDL level.

-Check the client's glucose level.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for and report to the provider? -Chest pressure -White patches on the tongue -Bruising -Insomnia

-Chest pressure >sumatriptan(antimigraine) which cause coronary vasospasm (angina)

A nurse is completing a medication reconciliation for a client prior to his transfer to a long-term care facility. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Compare the current list of medications the client will receive after transfer. -Omit over-the counter medications from the at-home medication list. -Include medications the client received in the acute setting but will no longer need after transfer. -Remove duplicate medications of different dosages the reconciliations list.

-Compare the current list of medications the client will receive after transfer.

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depression and a new prescription for a citalopram, which of the following adverse effects is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? -Weight loss -Insomnia -Confusion -Bruxism

-Confusion

A nurse is monitoring a client who has manifestations of fluid overload during a blood transfusion. After stopping the infusion, which of the following findings is the nurse's priority to report to the provider? -Crackles in the lungs -Client report of anxiety -Pulse rate 105/min -BP 150/90 mm Hg

-Crackles in the lungs

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking atorvastatin for hyperlipidemia. Which of the following client laboratory values should the nurse monitor? -Creatinine kinase -Erythrocyte sedimentation rate -International normalized ratio -Potassium

-Creatinine kinase --> statins can cause rhabdomyolysis-->this causes myoitis

A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking cromolyn. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? -Cromolyn can be used after exercising -Cromoly should take effect within 5 minutes -Cromolyn is a long term management med -Cromolyn will dilate the bronchioles

-Cromolyn is a long term management med

A nurse is discussing adverse reactions to pain med in older adult client with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following findings should the nurse include as risk factors for an adverse drug reaction? Select all that apply. -Decreased renal function -Multiple health problems -Increase rate of absorption -Decreased rate of body fat -Polypharmacy

-Decreased renal function -Increase rate of absorption

A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for cephalexin. The nurse should identify which of the following as an adverse effect of this medication? -Diarrhea. -Chest pain -Edema -Hypertension

-Diarrhea. common s/e of antibiotics

A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia. The client tells the nurse she is pregnant and that she has not told her provider yet. The nurse should identify that pregnancy is a contraindication to receiving which of the following medications? -Acetaminophen -Ipratropium -Benzonatate -Doxycycline

-Doxycycline -->tetracycline antibiotic that will stain infant teeth

A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? -Plan to increase the dosage each week by 200 mg increments. -Prolonged use of this medication can cause glaucoma. -Drink 2 L of water daily. -A fine red rash is transient and can be treated with antihistamines

-Drink 2 L of water daily

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? -Alopecia -Peripheral edema -Tinnitus -Drowsiness

-Drowsiness

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has new prescription for paroxetine. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this mediation? -Polyuria -Hypertension -Dry mouth -Tinnitus

-Dry mouth

A nurse is assessing a client who has a prescription for Lisinopril. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse reaction? -Dry, persistent cough -Potassium level of 3.2 meq/l -Prolonged PR-interval -Glucose level of 80 mg/dl

-Dry, persistent cough

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving her first course of doxorubicin to treat ovarian cancer. The nurse should monitor for which of the following manifestations as an indication of toxicity? -Diaphoresis -Respiratory depression -Dysrhythmias -Blurred vision

-Dysrhythmias

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral iv infusion and notes infiltration of fluid into the tissues surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following action should the nurse take? -Elevate the extremity -Slow the infusion rate -Apply pressure to the iv site -Flush the iv catheter

-Elevate the extremity --> Elevate above level of heart. this help decrease swelling and pain

A nurse is reviewing the list of current med for a client who is to start a new prescription for carbamazepine. the nurse should identify that which of the following meds interacts with carbamazepine? -Diphenhydramine -Beclomethasone -Estrogen-progestin combination -Nicotine transdermal system

-Estrogen-progestin combination

A nurse is planning care for a client who is to receive a prescription for IV vancomycin. Which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan? -Infuse the med over 30 minutes -Examine the client upper body for flushing of the skin during the infusion -Monitor the hypertension while the med infuses -Check for a penicillin cross-sensitivity before infusing med

-Examine the client upper body for flushing of the skin during the infusion

A nurse is teaching a client about new prescription for captopril. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? -Take a daily potassium supplement. -Decrease the amount of sodium in the diet. -Exercise caution when changing positions. -Monitor pulse rate before taking medication.

-Exercise caution when changing positions.

A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease and is taking methimazole. Which of following findings indicates the client needs a lower dose of the medication? -Diaphoresis -Weight loss -Exophthalmos -Bradycardia

-Exophthalmos

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV amphotericin B. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an acute infusion reaction? -Hyperglycemia -Pedal edema -Fever -Dry cough

-Fever

A nurse is caring for a client who has DM and is taking pioglitazone. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effect? -Tinnitus -Insomnia -Orthostatic hypotension -Fluid retention

-Fluid retention

A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has been taking aspirin daily for the past year. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider immediately? -Hyperventilation -Heartburn -Anorexia -Swollen ankles

-Hyperventilation --> this indicates client might have acute salicylate poisoning which causes respiratory alkalosis in early stages

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine subQ for pain. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of the medication? -Tachypnea -Diarrhea -Hypotension -Polyuria

-Hypotension

A nurse is caring who takes paroxetine daily. Which of the following statements by the indicates that the medication is effective? -I have lost weight since I started taking this medication -My tremors decreased during the last 2 month -I am less anxious when I go to work -My pulse has been regular at home

-I am less anxious when I go to work

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -I should avoid dairy products when taking this med -I should not take antacid within 1 hr of taking this med -I can expect fine hard tremors when taking this med -I can take two aspirin to treat headaches.

-I should not take antacid within 1 hr of taking this med

A nurse is teaching a client who has prescription for ferrous gluconate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -I should stay upright for at least 15 minutes after taking this med. -I should take an antacid with this med to prevent stomach upset -I should take this med with 8 ounce of milk -I should notify my provider if my stool turn black

-I should stay upright for at least 15 minutes after taking this med.

70. A nurse is teaching a female client who has AIDs and using and a new prescription for ritonavir. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? -I could develop high blood pressure while taking this medication -I can still take St. John worth for my depression while taking this medication -I will take two doses of the medication together if a miss a dose -I will be sure to have something to eat when I take this medication

-I will be sure to have something to eat when I take this medication

A nurse is teaching about self-administration of transdermal medication with a male client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -I can apply the patch to a chest area that has hair. -I can take this medication if using an erectile dysfunction product. -I will remove the patch after 14 hours. -I need to apply a new patch to the same area every day.

-I will remove the patch after 14 hours. -->transdermal patch must be removed 12-14 hrs

A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who has hypertension. The client has a new prescription for spironolactone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? -I'll increase my dietary fiber because of this medication cause constipation -I'm aware that this medication can cause heart palpitation -I will take aspirin every day because it makes this medication more effective -I realize that I should use sugar substitutes when using this medication

-I'm aware that this medication can cause heart palpitation

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide twice daily. The nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching? (Select all that apply) -Take the second dose at bedtime -Increase intake of potassium-rich foods. -Obtain your weight weekly. -Monitor for muscle weakness. -Dangle your legs from the side of the bed before standing.

-Increase intake of potassium-rich foods. -Monitor for muscle weakness. -Dangle your legs from the side of the bed before standing.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for atorvastatin, which of the following findings should the nurse include as an expected outcome while taking this medication? -Increased triglyceride level -Increased LDL cholesterol level -Increased HDL cholesterol level -Increased total cholesterol level

-Increased HDL cholesterol level

A nurse is caring for client who is receiving ondansetron to treat the adverse effects of chemotherapy. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the treatment is effective? -Reduced somnolence -Increased appetite -Increased urine output -Reduced fever

-Increased appetite

A nurse reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has atrial fibrillation and is talking warfarin. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report to the provider? -Hgb 14.5 mg/dl -Platelet count 170,000/mm -aPITT 40 seconds -Inr 4.6

-Inr 4.6

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving hospice care and has a prescription for fentanyl buccal film. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to administer this medication? -Instruct the client to swallow the medication with a sip of water -Insert the medication against the mucous membrane of the cheek. -Dissolve the medication in water before ad mistering it.'' -Place the medication on the client's tongue for dissolution.

-Insert the medication against the mucous membrane of the cheek.

A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer and receiving morphine via a PCA. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider? -Nalbuphine -Insulin glargine -Acetaminophen -Ondansetron

-Insulin glargine

a nurse is caring for a client who is to receive treatment for opioid use disorder. Which of the following meds should the nurse expect to administer? -Bupropion -Disulfiram -Methadone -Modainil

-Methoadone

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who was prescribed furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? -Weigh yourself once weekly -Monitor the hearing loss -Take the med before going to bed -Limit the amount of protein in your diet

-Monitor the hearing loss

A nurse is monitoring for adverse effects of hydrochlorothiazide after administering the medication to an older adult client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?-Hypoglycemia -Orthostatic hypotension -Bradycardia -Xanthopsia

-O-HTN -->hydrochlorothiazide is an anti-HTN diuretic med that can cause dizziness and O-HTN

A nurse is caring for a client who has just received ampicillin/sulbactam via intermittent iv bolus. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse reaction? -Hyperactive deep-tendon reflexes -Audible wheezing -Decreased blood glucose level -Phlebitis at the infusion site

-Phlebitis at the infusion site

A circulating nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for surgery and has a latex allergy. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? -Schedule the client for the last surgery of the day -Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet. -Choose rubber injection ports for fluid administration. -Ensure phenytoin IV is readily available.

-Place monitoring cords and tubes in a stockinet. -->nurse should place monitoring devices in a stockinet to prevent direct contact with the client's skin

A nurse is monitoring lab values of a client who has chronic heart failure. The client is receiving digoxin 1 mg p.o daily. Which of the following values should the nurse report to the provider? -Potassium 2.3 meq/l -Digoxin level 1.8 ng/ml -BUN level 10 mg/dl -Sodium 138 meq/l

-Potassium 2.3 meq/l

A nurse is reviewing the lab report of a client who has bipolar disorder prior to the administration of lithium carbonate. The client lithium level is 2.6 meq/l. which of the following actions should the nurse take? -Prepare the client for hemodialysis -Request a dosage increase from the provider -Assist the client to a left lateral position -Implement fluid restriction

-Prepare the client for hemodialysis --> hemodialysis is used to eliminate lithium out of the bloodstream. Whenever pt lithium level is 2.5 meq/L < you will need to do hemodialysis

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. The nurse should withhold the medication for which of the following findings? -Weight gain of 0.7kg (1. 5 lb.) in 24 hr. -Urinary output 30 mL/hr -Pulse rate 56/min -BP 160/90 min Hg

-Pulse rate 56/min

A nurse providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? -Report swelling of the feet to your provider -Limit food containing tyramine -Decrease your daily sodium intake -Take this medication 2 hrs before meal

-Report swelling of the feet to your provider

A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has cancer and is receiving morphine for pain management. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings requires attention first? -Bladder distention with no voiding in 6 hrs -Systolic blood pressure decrease of 20 mm hg upon standing -Adsence of bowel movement for 4 days -Respiratory rate of 10/min

-Respiratory rate of 10/min

A nurse is planning to administer nitroglycerin ointment to a client who has angina. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? -Cover the ointment with a gauze dressing -Rotate the site of application with each dose -Administer the ointment using the index finger -Rub the ointment into the client's skin

-Rotate the site of application with each dose

A nurse is administering 4 mg of hydromorphone to a client by mouth every 4 hr. the medication is provided as hydrophone 8 mg per tablet. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take? -Place the remaining half of the pill in the unit-dose package -Store the remaining half of the pill in the automated med dispensing system -Return the remaining med to the facility's pharmacy -Dispose of the remaining med while another nurse observes.

-Store the remaining half of the pill in the automated med dispensing system

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity? -Having a 10 year history of COPD -Taking a high-celling diuretic pg 144 -Taking an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor -Having a prolapsed mistral valve

-Taking a high-celling diuretic pg 144

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about taking oral acyclovir to treat genital herpes. Which of the following statement indicates that the client understands the teaching? -I should take a stool softener will be taking acyclovir -I should stop taking acyclovir if I become pregnant -The acyclovir prevents the spread of the virus to others -The acyclovir helps prevents new blackouts

-The acyclovir helps prevents new blackouts

A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is taking aspirin for the treatment of arthritis. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the client is beginning to exhibit salicylism? -Gastric distress. -Oliguria. -Excessive bruising. -Tinnitus

-Tinnitus

A nurse is assessing a client who takes daily aspirin. Which of the following findings indicates salicyliism? -Tinnitus -Joint pain -Diplopia -Facial edema

-Tinnitus

A nurse is caring for a client who has sepsis and is receiving gentamicin. Which of the following indicates that the client is experiencing gentamicin toxicity? -Peripheral edema -Tinnitus -BUN level 15mg/dL -Creatinine level 1.0mg/dL

-Tinnitus

A nurse is teaching a class about administering IV fluids to treat dehydration. The nurse should include in teaching that which of the following laboratory values indicates effective treatment of dehydration? -Serum hematocrits 55% -Urine specific gravity 1.020 -Serum osmolality 310 MOsm/L -Bun 28 mg/dL

-Urine specific gravity 1.020

A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should administer epinephrine? -Urticarial -Distended jugular vein -Confusion -Bounding pulse

-Urticarial

A nurse is teaching a client who has pernicious anemia to self-administer nasal cyanocobalamin. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? -Administer the med into one nostril once per week -Plan to self-administer this med for the next 6 month -Use a nasal decongestant 15 minutes before the med if you have a stuffy nose -Lie down for 1 hr after administering the med

-Use a nasal decongestant 15 minutes before the med if you have a stuffy nose

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about safe medication administration. The nurse should instruct that which of the following actions is included in the Six Rights of Medication Administration? -Document medication prior to administration -Obtain a current list of the client's medications -Verify dosage calculations with second nurse. -Compare a new prescription with an old prescription.

-Verify dosage calculations with second nurse.

A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for infliximab to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which following information should the nurse include in the teaching? -You should receive the intranasal influenza vaccine.'' -You will receive a Monteux test before the initial medication dose.'' -You might experience diarrhea during the 2 weeks of treatment.'' -You will receive the medication every week for 6 weeks.'

-You might experience diarrhea during the 2 weeks of treatment.''

A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a deep vein thrombosis and is to start taking warfarin. For which of the following findings should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect of warfarin?

-bleeding gums -->warifarin is an anticoag

A nurse is assessing a client who is taking amitriptyline for depression. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication? -Tinnitus -Urinary frequency -Dry mouth -Diarrhea

-dry mouth --> is a tricyclic antidepressant med w/ anticholinergic due to blocking of Acetylcholine receptors