administer a test dose, monitor blood pressure, have epinephrine avaliable, use the Z-track technique
A hcp is caring for a pt who is about to begin iron dextran (INFeD) therapy. When administering the
drug IM, the hcp should take which of the following actions? (select all that apply)
peptic ulcer disease
A hcp is caring for a pt who is about to begin taking clopidogrel (Plavix) to prevent thrombus
formation. The hcp should question the use of clopidogrel by a pt who has which of the following?
thrombocytopenia
A hcp is caring for a pt who is about to begin taking clopidogrel (Plavix) to prevent stent stenosis. The
hcp should monitor the pt for which of the following adverse reactions?
within 3hr of symptom onset
A hcp is caring for a p who is about to begin taking alteplase (Activase) to treat acute MI. The hcp
should understand the drug is most effective when the pt receives it
vitamin B12
A hcp should assess a pt who has megaloblastic anemia for indications of which of the following
vitamin deficiencies?
conjunctivitis, swollen ankles, palpations
A hcp is caring for apt who is about to begin taking oprelvekin (Neumega) to treat thrombocytopenia.
The hcp should tell the pt to report which of the following indications of an adverse reaction? (select
all that apply)
enlarged spleen
A hcp is caring for a pt who is about to begin taking filgrastim (Neupogen) to treat neutropenia. The
hcp should assess the pt for which of the following adverse effects?
edema
A hcp is caring for a pt who has mild hemophilia A and is about to begin taking desmopressin (DDAVP)
to prevent bleeding. The hcp should monitor for which of the following adverse reactions?
reticulocyte count
A hcp is caring for a pt who is about to begin taking folic acid to treat megaloblastic anemia. The hcp
should monitor which of the following laboratory values?
have emergency equipment ready
A hcp is caring fro a pt who is about to begin factor VIII (Advate) therapy to treat hemophilia A. When
administering factor VIII, which of the following actions should the hcp take?
aminocaproic acid (Amicar)
A hcp is caring for a pt who is about to begin altplase (Activase) therapy to treat pulmonary embolism.
Which of the following drugs should the hcp have available in the event of a severe adverse reaction?