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jenna1

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A patient with atrial fibrillation is receiving warfarin Coumadin. The nurse notes that the patient's INR is 2.7 . Before giving the next dose of warfarin, the nurse will notify the provider and:
 
  a. administer the dose as ordered.
  b. request an order to decrease the dose.
  c. request an order to give vitamin K (phy-tonadione).
  d. request an order to increase the dose.

Question 2

A nurse educator is providing a continuing education class on pharmacology. To evaluate the learning of the nurses in the class, the nurse educator asks, Which of the following is (or are) a generic drug name?
 
  a. Acetaminophen
  b. Tylenol
  c. Cipro
  d. Motrin


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kardosa007

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

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This patient has an INR in the appropriate range, which is 2 to 3 for most patients and 2.5 to 3.5 for some, so no change in warfarin dosing is necessary. It is not correct to request an order to ei-ther decrease or increase the dose of warfarin. It is not necessary to give vitamin K, which is an antidote for warfarin toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

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Acetaminophen is the generic name.
Tylenol, Cipro, and Motrin are all trade names.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 20
TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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