This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A prescriber is considering prescribing the amiodarone derivative dronedarone Multaq for a patient ... (Read 45 times)

imanialler

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 539
on: Jul 23, 2018
A prescriber is considering prescribing the amiodarone derivative dronedarone Multaq for a patient with atrial flutter. The nurse should be concerned about which of the following?
 
  a. History of asthma
  b. History of hypothyroidism
  c. PR interval of 260 msec
  d. QT interval of 520 msec

Question 2

A nurse is performing a preoperative drug history on a patient who is admitted to the hospital for surgery.
 
  To evaluate the risk of hemorrhage, the nurse will ask the patient about antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications as well as which dietary supplement? a. Coenzyme Q-10
  b. Ginkgo biloba
  c. Ma Huang (ephedra)
  d. St. John's wort


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

stallen

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Because dronedarone prolongs the QT interval by about 10 msec, it should not be used in pa-tients with a QT interval of more than 500 msec. It does not have significant pulmonary or thy-roid toxicity. It should not be used in patients with a PR interval of more than 280 msec.

Answer to Question 2

B
Ginkgo biloba can suppress platelet aggregation and will increase the risk of bleeding in patients taking antiplatelet medications and anticoagulants. Coenzyme Q-10, Ma Huang, and St. John's wort do not have antiplatelet actions.


imanialler

  • Member
  • Posts: 539
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

ecabral0

  • Member
  • Posts: 310
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture Role-Playing a Situation in Which a Patient Is from Another Culture
Some common eye disorders. (D) Conjunctival hemorrhage of the right eye of this patient with ... Some common eye disorders. (D) Conjunctival hemorrhage of the right eye of this patient with ...
To find the derivative use product rule To find the derivative use product rule
Round your answer to the nearest tenth. A patient with a pulmonary embolus has Refludan ... Round your answer to the nearest tenth. A patient with a pulmonary embolus has Refludan ...
Video: Coronary Heart Disease Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library