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The nurse transcribes a new order for ranolazine (Ranexa) for a patient with chronic stable angina. Before initiating this medication, the nurse will ensure that which laboratory study result(s) is/are available? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Electrocardiography
  b. BUN
  c. Creatinine
  d. Electrolyte levels
  e. CBC

Question 2

The nurse is assisting with a patient admission to the telemetry unit. The patient is diagnosed with angina pectoris. When obtaining information for angina therapy in regard to the central nervous system (CNS), the nurse will document
 
  a. history of smoking.
  b. diet.
  c. anxiety level.
  d. heart rate.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Premedication assessment for ranolazine (Ranexa) includes assessment of results of electrocardiography; renal function tests such as BUN, serum creatinine, and electrolyte levels; and CBC. These results will serve as a baseline for future comparison.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Anxiety level is a component of assessing the CNS. History of smoking is included when assessing the cardiovascular system. Diet is included when assessing nutritional history. Heart rate is included when assessing the cardiovascular system.




mspears3

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


mammy1697

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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