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kwoodring

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A nurse has taught an adult patient about the fact that guaifenesin is not necessarily an effective way of liquefying secretions. To help liquefy the patient's secretions, the nurse should encourage which of the following measures?
 
  A) Reducing salt intake
  B) Deep breathing and exercises
  C) Gargling with normal saline
  D) Increasing fluid intake

Question 2

A patient who is receiving warfarin (Coumadin) has blood in his urinary catheter drainage bag. What medication will likely be ordered by the physician?
 
  A) Aminocaproic acid (Amicar)
  B) Platelets
  C) Protamine sulfate
  D) Vitamin K


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yuyiding

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

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Drinking plenty of water while taking guaifenesin may help loosen mucus in the lungs. Deep breathing, gargling with normal saline, and reducing salt intake do not necessarily help liquefy and mobilize secretions.

Answer to Question 2

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Vitamin K is the antidote for warfarin overdose. Aminocaproic acid is used to control excessive bleeding from systemic hyperfibrinolysis. Platelets are a blood product, not a medication. Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin therapy.


kwoodring

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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