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Arii_bell

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The nurse evaluates the effects of warfarin (Coumadin) by monitoring what laboratory test?
 
  A) Red blood cell count (RBC)
  B) Activated thromboplastin time (APT)
  C) Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR)
  D) Platelet count

Question 2

A 12-year-old patient with a complicated skin infection has been admitted to the pediatric unit. The physician has ordered Ertapenem (Invanz). What is the nursing priority?
 
  A) Transcribe the order to the medication administration record (MAR).
  B) Perform hand hygiene before preparing the medication.
  C) Assess the patient's renal and hepatic functions.
  D) Question the order by calling the physician who prescribed it.


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cam1229

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

C
Feedback:
The warfarin dose is regulated according to the INR. INR is based upon the PT. The other options are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

D
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The nurse should call the physician and question the order Because this drug is not recommended for children younger than 18 years of age. Following clarification of the order, the drug would be transcribed and listed in the MAR. The nurse would then wash her hands before preparing the drug for administration. Assessment of renal and hepatic function is good practice before administering any medication but is not the nursing priority.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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:D TYSM

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