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bobbysung

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The nurse is reviewing laboratory test results for a patient who is about to begin taking piperacillin. An abnormal elevation in which laboratory values would cause the nurse to notify the prescriber immediately?
 
  a. PT and PTT
  b. BUN and creatinine
  c. Hematocrit and hemoglobin
  d. Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (SGOT) and alanine transaminase (ALT)

Question 2

A nurse counsels a patient to take aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours for fever. Which over-the-counter preparation would deliver this dose?
 
  a. One 325-mg tablet
  b. One 500-mg tablet
  c. Two 325-mg tablets
  d. Three 81-mg tablets


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The medication prescribed for the patient is dependent on a normal kidney function. The BUN and creatinine level are the best indications of kidney function.
A PT and PTT are not indicated in this situation but are indicted for heparin and warfarin.
Hematocrit and hemoglobin may be needed once the patient begins treatment.
SGOT and ALT are indicated for drugs that are hepatotoxic, which piperacillin is not.

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bobbysung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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