Q50. A patient with heart failure asks why fluid intake is restricted. Which is the best nurse response?          

Q47. The order for enoxaparin reads as follows: Give 1 mg/kg SUBQ every 12 hours. The patient weighs 242 lb, and the medication is available in an injection form of 120 mg/0.8 mL.How many milligrams will this patient receive?How many milliliters will the nurse draw up for the injection? (Round to hundredths.)  

Q43. Mrs. White, a patient with chronic heart failure is prescribed sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto). What is the primary therapeutic action of this medication combination?

Q18. What is the primary action of clopidogrel (Plavix) in thromboembolic prevention?

Q38. Two hours after a patient receives metoprolol (Lopressor), the LVN reassesses blood pressure: Before: 138/84 mmHg After: 98/60 mmHgThe patient reports feeling lightheaded What should the LVN do next?  

Q39.  A patient on digoxin (Lanoxin) has a serum level of 3.0 ng/mL. What action should the LVN expect?    

Q42. The nurse is to administer digoxin to an 18-month-old patient who weighs 16.5 lb. Guidelines for administration read as follows: 0.0075 to 0.010 mg/kg/day. Which is a safe medication dosage?

Q10. Which of the following is most important to monitor in a patient on aspirin therapy?  

Q34. The LVN reviews vitals for a patient on metoprolol (Lopressor): HR: 68 bpm (previously 88 bpm) BP: 124/78 mmHg Patient reports improved shortness of breath Which interpretation is correct based on metoprolol’s action?  

Q6. A patient reports unexplained bruising and bloody appearing urine. The nurse needs to determine if the patient is taking which of the following medication?