What is the name of a blood clot that forms and stays within a blood vessel or the heart?
a. Antibus
b. Embolus
c. Thrombus
d. Coagulus
Question 2
A patient with heart failure is prescribed metoprolol (Toprol XL) 25 mg daily. The pharmacy sends metoprolol (Lopressor) 25 mg. What is your best action?
a. Give the dose as provided because the drugs are the same.
b. Ask the pharmacy to send the drug as ordered.
c. Contact the prescriber for clarification.
d. Check the patient's heart rate before giving the dose.