NRSG 357 Cardiology Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+
A patient is experiencing heparin overdose. Which medication would the nurse
prepare to administer?
a) vitamin K
b) factor VIII
c) antihistamine
d) protamine sulfate - Correct answer-d
What does the nurse recognize as the major adverse effect of low-molecular-weight
heparin?
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, a) thrombocytosis
b) anaphylaxis
c) infection
d) bleeding - Correct answer-d
The nurse monitors the aPTT of a patient receiving heparin for a deep vein
thrombosis. The nurse notes that the aPTT is 70. What is the most important action
to be taken by the nurse?
a) Notify the physician
b) Document the result
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and Answers Graded A+
A patient is experiencing heparin overdose. Which medication would the nurse
prepare to administer?
a) vitamin K
b) factor VIII
c) antihistamine
d) protamine sulfate - Correct answer-d
What does the nurse recognize as the major adverse effect of low-molecular-weight
heparin?
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, a) thrombocytosis
b) anaphylaxis
c) infection
d) bleeding - Correct answer-d
The nurse monitors the aPTT of a patient receiving heparin for a deep vein
thrombosis. The nurse notes that the aPTT is 70. What is the most important action
to be taken by the nurse?
a) Notify the physician
b) Document the result
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