What are major side effects and what monitoring should be recommended for patients using aspirin or warfarin for long term therapy?

A patient is taking metformin for new-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus. When reviewing potential adverse effects, the nurse will include information about: (Select all that apply.) a )Abdominal bloatingb )Nauseac) Diarrhead )Headachee )Weight gainf )Metallic taste

A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia in an inpatient facility. Exhibit 1 Medication Administration Record 0730: Clozapine 100 mg PO daily Aripiprazole 5 mg PO daily Multivitamin PO daily Exhibit 2 Laboratory Results 0730: Sodium 125 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L) Potassium 3.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L) Chloride 90 mEq/L (98 to 106 mEq/L) BUN 8 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL) Magnesium 1.2 mEq/L (1.3 to 2.1 mEq/L) Exhibit 3 Vital Signs 1230: Temperature 37.6° C(99.7°F) Heart rate 98/min Respiratory rate 20/min Blood pressure 142/92 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 100% on room air 1500: Temperature 37.1° C(98.8° F) Heart rate 104/min Respiratory rate 24/min Blood pressure 150/90 mm Hg Oxygen saturation 100% on room air Exhibit 4 Nurses' Notes 0730: Client sleeping. Lungs clear to auscultation bilaterally. Hyperactive bowel sounds noted x 4. Abdomen soft and nontender. Small bruise noted on right hand. Family at bedside. Family states client is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and last doctor's…

A patient with Parkinson’s disease will start taking entacapone (Comtan) along with the carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet) he has been taking for a few years. The nurse recognizes that the advantage of taking entacapone is that a) the entacapone can reduce on-off effects.b )the levodopa may be stopped in a few days.c )there is less GI upset with entacapone.d) it does not cause the cheese effect.

Why is it important for people with hemophilia not to useaspirin?

explain why NSAIDs such as aspirin and others should be used with care

In the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) room in the radiology department, the technician has carefully placed Steve Wilson on the table. Steve is a 18-year-old who sustained a back injury during a football game. The technician explained the procedure and the importance of not moving during the long scan. What problem in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is due to the extremely long scan time?

A 42-year-old obese client with complaints of severe radiating chest pain, tightening in the chest, and dyspnea has received a diagnosis of angina pectoris. He is prescribed nitroglycerin tablets to relieve the pain attacks. During a follow-up visit, the client tells the nurse that the frequency and duration of the attacks have reduced with the use of nitroglycerin tablets, and now he is eager to take necessary precautions. The client is also a heavy smoker.a.    Why would you say that the client has angina pectoris and not myocardial infarction? b.    What instructions should the nurse give the client to prevent further attacks?     11, 12, 132. A 50-year-old stockbroker has recovered from coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery and is soon to be discharged. He is concerned about possible risks of coronary artery disease (CAD) and wants to lead a healthier lifestyle. What instructions should a nurse give to the client to prevent further CAD?    3. A client is scheduled for an…

Determine the number of grams of medication to dispense in the following dosing regimen: Ibuprofen 800 mg - take one tablet tid for 5 days.

A physician orders 3  grains Phenobarital at bedtime for control of seizures for Mr.I. The Phenoberbital on hand is 60mg/tablet. How many tablets should you administer to Mr. I.