A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?

"It usually takes heparin at least 2 to 3 days to reach a therapeutic blood level.

"The oral medication you will take after this IV will dissolve the clot."

"Heparin does not dissolve clots. It stops new clots from forming."

"A pharmacist is the person to answer that question.'

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

C. Heparin is an indirect thrombin inhibitor that prevents clot formation. It does not dissolve existing clots.
A. The onset of action of heparin is immediate
B. The oral anticoagulants also don’t dissolve the clot
D. The nurse should also understand the pharmacology of the drugs she or he is administering.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

D. Vancomycin is an ototoxic antibiotic
A. Vancomycin is nephrotoxic and restricting fluid intake increases the risk of renal damage
B. Vancomycin does not cause change in urine color
C. The client should take the medication as prescribed regardless of symptoms for clearance of infection

A. Grapefruit juice B. Dairy products C. Bran muffins D. Licorice

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

grapefruit interacts with statins increasing levels in blood. This increases the risk of side effects

Other options- The rest do not interact with antilipemic drugs

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A nurse is caring for a client who has thrombophlebitis and is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. The client asks the nurse how long it will take for the heparin to dissolve the clot. Which of the following responses should the nurse give?

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