Drug Card Sulfate (Iron)

Question 1 of 10

A 60-year-old man with thrombocytopenia is admitted to the ED because of rectal bleeding. The nurse knows that thrombocytopenia does not result from:

Chlorothiazide (Diuril) therapy

Splenectomy

Viral infection

Zidovudine (AZT) therapy

Question 2 of 10

One of the treatments for a patient vomiting and in sicklecell crisis involves hydration, which may be achieved by:

Inserting a large-gauge IV catheter and infusing normal saline solution at 150 mL/hour

Having the patient drink 4 to 6 quarts (about 4 to 6 liters) of liquid within the following 24 hours

Inserting the smallest-possible-gauge IV catheter and infusing D5½ NS solution at 100 mL/hour

Inserting a large-gauge IV catheter and infusing Lactated Ringer’s solution at 300 mL/hour

Question 3 of 10

The nurse would expect to observe bleeding from which site in a patient with DIC?

Venipuncture sites

Mucous membranes

GI tract

All of the above

Question 4 of 10

Which statement regarding heparin administration is true?

During continuous infusion, the drip rate must be accurately calculated and controlled

Major bleeding episodes are more common with continuous IV infusions than with intermittent IV infusions

Partial thromboplastin time (PTT) must be checked after each dose

Larger heparin doses are required during continuous infusion

Question 5 of 10

Which assessment finding is most significant in a patient with DIC?

Leukopenia

Abnormal bleeding

Maculopapular rash

Severe hypertension

Question 6 of 10

A 28-year-old African-American man with a history of sickle cell disease is admitted to the ED. During assessment, the nurse notes the following symptoms: severe abdominal and back pain, aching joint pain, fever, vomiting, and dyspnea. The nurse understands that all of the following are forms of sicklecell crisis except:

Sequestration crisis

Anemic crisis

Aplastic crisis

Painful crisis

Question 7 of 10

The nurse understands which obstetric incident leads to the development of DIC?

Activation of the clotting mechanism by placental and fetal tissue

Thrombocytopenic state, which normally occurs during pregnancy

Thromboembolism resulting from bedrest and micro emboli formation

Hemolysis of red blood cells (RBCs) resulting from fetal enzyme release

Question 8 of 10

Which sign would the nurse expect to note in a patient who has undergone multiple blood transfusions?

Babinski's sign

Brudzinski's sign

Cullen's sign

Chvostek's sign

Question 9 of 10

Which laboratory finding would indicate successful treatment of this patient?

Hemoglobin level of 7

PTT of 76 seconds

Fibrin degradation products of 10 ug/ml

Platelet count of 40,000/mm3

Question 10 of 10

The nurse understands which analgesic would be contraindicated in a patient with sickle cell crisis?

Meperidine hydrochloride (Demerol).

Morphine sulfate IV

Hydroxyurea

Aspirin or NSAIDs

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