MN 553 Unit 7 Quiz
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is
determined to be needed. Prior to prescribing this drug, the NP should assess for:
A.) Hypokalemia
B.) Impotence
C.) Decreased renal function
D.) Inability to concentrate - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased renal function
Which of the following create a higher risk for digoxin toxicity? Both the cause and the reason
for it must be correct.
A.) Older adults because of reduced renal function
B.) Administration of aldosterone antagonist diuretics because of decreased potassium levels
C.) Taking an antacid for gastroesophageal reflux disease because it increases the absorption of
digoxin
D.) Doses between 0.25 and 0.5 mg/day - CORRECT ANSWER-Older adults because of reduced
renal function
, Juanita had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and was on heparin in the hospital and was
discharged on warfarin. She asks her primary care provider NP why she was getting both
medications while in the hospital. The best response is to:
A.) Contact the hospitalist as this is not the normal guideline for prescribing these two
medications and she may have had a more complicated case.
B.) Explain that warfarin is often started while a patient is still on heparin because warfarin takes
a few days to reach effectiveness.
C.) Encourage the patient to contact the Customer Service department at the hospital as this
was most likely a medication error during her admission.
D.) Draw anticoagulation studies to make sure she does not have dangerously high bleeding
times. - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain that warfarin is often started while a patient is still on
heparin because warfarin takes a few days to reach effectiveness.
Robert, age 51 years, has been told by his primary care provider (PCP) to take an aspirin a day.
Why would this be recommended?
A.) He has arthritis and this will help with the inflammation and pain.
B.) Aspirin has anti-platelet activity and prevents clots that cause heart attacks.
C.)Aspirin acidifies the urine and he needs this for prostrate health.
D.) He has a history of GI bleed, and one aspirin a day is a safe dosage. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Aspirin has anti-platelet activity and prevents clots that cause heart attacks.
Education of patients who are taking warfarin includes discussing their diet. Instructions
include:
A.) Avoiding all vitamin K-containing foods
B.) Avoiding high-vitamin K-containing foods
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS [LATEST] GRADED
A+ 100% GUARANTEED PASS
Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is
determined to be needed. Prior to prescribing this drug, the NP should assess for:
A.) Hypokalemia
B.) Impotence
C.) Decreased renal function
D.) Inability to concentrate - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased renal function
Which of the following create a higher risk for digoxin toxicity? Both the cause and the reason
for it must be correct.
A.) Older adults because of reduced renal function
B.) Administration of aldosterone antagonist diuretics because of decreased potassium levels
C.) Taking an antacid for gastroesophageal reflux disease because it increases the absorption of
digoxin
D.) Doses between 0.25 and 0.5 mg/day - CORRECT ANSWER-Older adults because of reduced
renal function
, Juanita had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and was on heparin in the hospital and was
discharged on warfarin. She asks her primary care provider NP why she was getting both
medications while in the hospital. The best response is to:
A.) Contact the hospitalist as this is not the normal guideline for prescribing these two
medications and she may have had a more complicated case.
B.) Explain that warfarin is often started while a patient is still on heparin because warfarin takes
a few days to reach effectiveness.
C.) Encourage the patient to contact the Customer Service department at the hospital as this
was most likely a medication error during her admission.
D.) Draw anticoagulation studies to make sure she does not have dangerously high bleeding
times. - CORRECT ANSWER-Explain that warfarin is often started while a patient is still on
heparin because warfarin takes a few days to reach effectiveness.
Robert, age 51 years, has been told by his primary care provider (PCP) to take an aspirin a day.
Why would this be recommended?
A.) He has arthritis and this will help with the inflammation and pain.
B.) Aspirin has anti-platelet activity and prevents clots that cause heart attacks.
C.)Aspirin acidifies the urine and he needs this for prostrate health.
D.) He has a history of GI bleed, and one aspirin a day is a safe dosage. - CORRECT ANSWER-
Aspirin has anti-platelet activity and prevents clots that cause heart attacks.
Education of patients who are taking warfarin includes discussing their diet. Instructions
include:
A.) Avoiding all vitamin K-containing foods
B.) Avoiding high-vitamin K-containing foods
