Prescription for atorvastatin

A client receives a prescription for atorvastatin. Which laboratory finding indicates to the nurse that the medication was effective?

a. Low density lipoprotein 70mgldl(1.81mmol/l)

b. High density lipoprotein 60mg/dl (1.55 mmol/L)

c. Triglycerides 130mg/dl (1.47mmol/L)

d. cholesterol 190mg/dl (4.92mmol/L)

2.A female client who is starting a new prescription for doxycycline hyclate tells the nurse that she takes birth control pills. Which action should the nurse take?

a. advise the client that the birth control pills will be less effective while taking doxycycline.

b. Encourage the client to stop taking birth control pills until she has finished taking all the doxycycline.

c.notify the healthcare provider of the contraindication to tetracyclines.

instruct the client to take the two medications at least two hours apart.

3.After receiving the third dose of new oral anticoagulant prescription, an older client develops bleeding and tender gums and has many new bruises. Which action should the nurse implement? Select all that apply

a. provide a PRN NSAID for gum discomfort

b. Review most recent coagulation lab values

C. report findings to health care provider

d. Obtain a soft bristle toothbrush for client

e. The nurse should complete a medication variance report

4.The nurse is administering sodium polystyrene sulfonate to a client in acute kidney (AKI) which laboratory finding indicates that the medication has been effective?

1. Serum glucose level of 120mg/dl (6.7mmol/L)
2. Serum potassium level of 3.8mEq/L (3.8mmol/L)
3. Serum ammonia level of 30 microgram/dL (21micromol/L)
4. Hemoglobin level of 13.5 grams/dL (135g/L)

5.The nurse is caring for a client who has a nasogastric tube (NGT) to low suction and interrupts the suction for medication administration. Which prescription can the nurse administer via NGT

a. Bupropion extended-release tablet

b. Nifedipine 90mg capsule

c. Aspirin 81mg enteric coated

d.Aluminum and magnesium hydroxide 30ml