NCLEX-RN Hematologic & Reproductive Flashcards

What is the therapeutic reference range for aPTT in a client receiving a heparin infusion?

What is the specific antidote used to reverse the effects of heparin?

What is the typical therapeutic INR target range for a client prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation or DVT?

A nurse provides dietary teaching to a client starting warfarin. Which instruction regarding Vitamin K intake is correct?

What is the antidote for warfarin overdose or toxicity?

The nurse prepares to administer a prefilled enoxaparin syringe. Which action describes the correct technique?

What is a priority discharge teaching point regarding surgery for a client taking clopidogrel?

To be eligible for thrombolytic therapy with alteplase (tPA) for ischemic stroke, the medication must typically be administered within which timeframe?

Fill in the missing information regarding Filgrastim therapy:

A client with chronic kidney disease receives epoetin alfa. Which assessment finding requires immediate notification of the provider?

What is the priority nursing intervention if a client receiving oxytocin exhibits uterine tachysystole (>5 contractions in 10 min) with late decelerations?

The nurse assesses a client receiving terbutaline for preterm labor. Which finding indicates a serious adverse effect requiring potential discontinuation?

Distinguish the contraindications for postpartum hemorrhage medications:

What is a key advantage of rivaroxaban over warfarin for a client with atrial fibrillation?

Complete the criteria for Rho(D) immune globulin administration:

What is the primary therapeutic purpose of administering betamethasone to a client in preterm labor (24–34 weeks)?

The nurse reviews the chart of a client requesting induction of labor. For which history finding is misoprostol contraindicated?