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What is the main pharmacologic class of Enoxaparin?
What is the main pharmacologic class of Enoxaparin?
- NSAID
- Herbal medication
- Vitamin K antagonist
- Low molecular weight heparin (correct)
Which drug has the action of preventing clotting by activating antithrombin?
Which drug has the action of preventing clotting by activating antithrombin?
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Warfarin
- Enoxaparin (correct)
What is the main adverse effect associated with oral anticoagulants?
What is the main adverse effect associated with oral anticoagulants?
- Bleeding
- Neurologic damage
- Hepatitis (correct)
- Thrombocytopenia
Which of the following is NOT listed as a contraindication for the use of Enoxaparin?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a contraindication for the use of Enoxaparin?
What is the main pharmacologic class of Warfarin?
What is the main pharmacologic class of Warfarin?
Which drug is specifically contraindicated for surgeries of the eye, brain, or spinal cord?
Which drug is specifically contraindicated for surgeries of the eye, brain, or spinal cord?
What is the treatment for overdose of Enoxaparin?
What is the treatment for overdose of Enoxaparin?
Which of the following is the MOST serious adverse effect associated with the use of alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists?
Which of the following is the MOST serious adverse effect associated with the use of alpha-1 adrenergic antagonists?
Which of the following interactions can lead to increased serum digoxin levels?
Which of the following interactions can lead to increased serum digoxin levels?
Which of the following is the MOST important nursing consideration when administering phosphodiesterase inhibitors like milrinone?
Which of the following is the MOST important nursing consideration when administering phosphodiesterase inhibitors like milrinone?
Which of the following is the MOST important factor to consider when prescribing statins?
Which of the following is the MOST important factor to consider when prescribing statins?
Which of the following is the MOST significant contraindication for the use of bile acid sequestrants like cholestyramine?
Which of the following is the MOST significant contraindication for the use of bile acid sequestrants like cholestyramine?
Which of the following is the MOST important nursing consideration when administering heparin, a parenteral anticoagulant?
Which of the following is the MOST important nursing consideration when administering heparin, a parenteral anticoagulant?
Which of the following is the MOST significant adverse effect associated with the use of fibric acid agents like gemfibrozil?
Which of the following is the MOST significant adverse effect associated with the use of fibric acid agents like gemfibrozil?
Which of the following is the MOST important nursing consideration when administering cardiac glycosides like digoxin?
Which of the following is the MOST important nursing consideration when administering cardiac glycosides like digoxin?
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate therapy for a hypertensive emergency with evidence of impending organ damage?
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate therapy for a hypertensive emergency with evidence of impending organ damage?
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of a hypertensive emergency?
Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of a hypertensive emergency?
Which of the following is a direct thrombin inhibitor?
Which of the following is a direct thrombin inhibitor?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a nursing consideration for the use of thrombolytics?
Which of the following is a nursing consideration for the use of thrombolytics?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of rivaroxaban?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of rivaroxaban?
Which of the following is a nursing consideration for the use of clopidogrel?
Which of the following is a nursing consideration for the use of clopidogrel?
Which of the following is a potential interaction with clopidogrel?
Which of the following is a potential interaction with clopidogrel?
Which of the following is the treatment for overdose of thrombolytics?
Which of the following is the treatment for overdose of thrombolytics?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of aminocaproic acid?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of aminocaproic acid?
Which of the following is a nursing consideration for the use of aminocaproic acid?
Which of the following is a nursing consideration for the use of aminocaproic acid?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of aspirin?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of aspirin?
Which of the following diuretics works in the distal tubule of the nephron?
Which of the following diuretics works in the distal tubule of the nephron?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of thiazide diuretics?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of thiazide diuretics?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs inhibits the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs inhibits the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs blocks the receptors for angiotensin II?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs blocks the receptors for angiotensin II?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs acts primarily on arterioles?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs acts primarily on arterioles?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of non-selective calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of non-selective calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following diuretics works in the loop of Henle and is fast-acting?
Which of the following diuretics works in the loop of Henle and is fast-acting?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of loop diuretics?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of loop diuretics?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs acts on both arterioles and cardiac muscle?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs acts on both arterioles and cardiac muscle?
