A Client Has Accidentally Taken an Excessive Dose of Warfarin

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client has accidentally taken an excessive dose of warfarin sodium.Which of the following drugs should the nurse anticipate will be ordered as an antidote?

• A) Pyridoxine
• B) Physostigmine sulfate
• C) Phytonadione
• D) Pralidoxime

Compare the level of addiction potential of various substances, including nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and caffeine.

Understand the mechanisms of action and purpose of various treatment methods for substance use disorders, including methadone treatment and antagonist drugs.

Describe the withdrawal symptoms associated with different substances.

Understand the diagnostic criteria for substance-induced disorders and their prevalence among users of certain substances.

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Definitions:

Proactive Interference

The disruptive effect of previously learned material on the recall of newer material.

Manual Transmission

A type of transmission used in vehicles that requires the driver to manually shift gears using a clutch and gear stick.

Clutch

In a broad sense, a group of similar items or an important situation requiring reliability and precision, often used in sports or mechanical contexts.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where older memories inhibit the ability to remember new information.