While Caring for Multiple Patients on the Medical/surgical Unit, the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

While caring for multiple patients on the medical/surgical unit, the nurse would monitor which of the following patients for potential liver toxicity? (Select all that apply.)

• A) A 14-year-old patient who is taking atomoxetine (Strattera) and has a history of ADHD
• B) A 44-year-old patient who was admitted for pneumonia and has been taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• C) A 63-year-old patient with a history of atrial fibrillation who has an irregular apical pulse
• D) A 19-year-old patient with a history of alcohol abuse admitted for a tonsillectomy
• E) A 71-year-old patient with a history of tuberculosis who took isoniazid (Laniazid)
• F) A 15-year-old patient who took multiple aspirin as part of a suicide attempt

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Definitions:

Hemodynamic Changes

Alterations in the blood flow or blood pressure within the circulatory system.

Systolic Blood Pressure

The top number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats; it is the lower number in a blood pressure reading.

Pulmonic Valve

A heart valve located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, regulating blood flow to the lungs.