Med Surg - The Hematologic System
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin iron dextran (INFeD) therapy.
When administering the drug IM, the healthcare professional should take which of the following
actions?
- Administer a test dose
- Monitor blood pressure
- Have epinephrine available
- Use the Z-track technique
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking clopidogrel (Plavix) to
prevent thrombus formation. The healthcare professional should question the use of clopidogrel by a
patient who has which of the following?
Peptic ulcer disease
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking clopidogrel (Plavix) to
prevent stent stenosis. The healthcare professional should monitor the patient for which of the
following adverse reactions?
Thrombocytopenia
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking alteplase (Activase) to treat
acute myocardial infarction. The healthcare professional should understand the drug is most effective
when the patient receives it
Within 3 hrs of symptom onset
A healthcare professional should assess a patient who has megaloblastic anemia for indications of which
of the following vitamin deficiencies?
Vitamin B12
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking oprelvekin (Neumega) to
treat thrombocytopenia. The healthcare professional should tell the patient to report which of the
following indications of an adverse reaction?
- Conjunctivitis
- Swollen ankles
- Palpitations
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking filgrastim (Neupogen) to
treat neutropenia. The healthcare professional should assess the patient for which of the following
adverse effects?
Enlarged spleen
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin iron dextran (INFeD) therapy.
When administering the drug IM, the healthcare professional should take which of the following
actions?
- Administer a test dose
- Monitor blood pressure
- Have epinephrine available
- Use the Z-track technique
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking clopidogrel (Plavix) to
prevent thrombus formation. The healthcare professional should question the use of clopidogrel by a
patient who has which of the following?
Peptic ulcer disease
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking clopidogrel (Plavix) to
prevent stent stenosis. The healthcare professional should monitor the patient for which of the
following adverse reactions?
Thrombocytopenia
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking alteplase (Activase) to treat
acute myocardial infarction. The healthcare professional should understand the drug is most effective
when the patient receives it
Within 3 hrs of symptom onset
A healthcare professional should assess a patient who has megaloblastic anemia for indications of which
of the following vitamin deficiencies?
Vitamin B12
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking oprelvekin (Neumega) to
treat thrombocytopenia. The healthcare professional should tell the patient to report which of the
following indications of an adverse reaction?
- Conjunctivitis
- Swollen ankles
- Palpitations
A healthcare professional is caring for a patient who is about to begin taking filgrastim (Neupogen) to
treat neutropenia. The healthcare professional should assess the patient for which of the following
adverse effects?
Enlarged spleen
