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Exercises<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
\n\nCase Study 1<\/strong>\n\nMs. Hernandez is a 45-year-old female client who has been diagnosed with heart failure. She has been prescribed spironolactone by her health care provider to help manage her symptoms. Ms. Hernandez has a history of kidney disease and is also taking other medications for her health conditions.\n
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  1. What is spironolactone?<\/li>\n \t
  2. What is the purpose of prescribing spironolactone to Ms. Hernandez?<\/li>\n \t
  3. What are the potential side effects of spironolactone?<\/li>\n \t
  4. What are the potential drug interactions with spironolactone?<\/li>\n \t
  5. What laboratory tests are required to monitor the effects of spironolactone?<\/li>\n \t
  6. What dietary considerations should Ms. Hernandez be aware of while taking spironolactone?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nCase Study 2<\/strong>\n\nMr. Johnson is a 67-year-old male client who has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He has been prescribed warfarin by his health care provider to help prevent blood clots that can lead to a stroke. Mr. Johnson has no history of bleeding disorders or other significant medical conditions.\n
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    1. What is warfarin?<\/li>\n \t
    2. What is the purpose of prescribing warfarin to Mr. Johnson?<\/li>\n \t
    3. How does warfarin work?<\/li>\n \t
    4. What are the potential risks of taking warfarin?<\/li>\n \t
    5. What is the optimal therapeutic range for Warfarin?<\/li>\n \t
    6. What laboratory tests are required to monitor the effects of warfarin?<\/li>\n \t
    7. What are the potential drug interactions with warfarin?<\/li>\n \t
    8. What dietary considerations should Mr. Johnson be aware of while taking warfarin?<\/li>\n \t
    9. What should Mr. Johnson do if he misses a dose of warfarin?<\/li>\n \t
    10. How often should Mr. Johnson see his health care provider while taking warfarin?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nNote: Answers to the Case Studies can be found in the \u201cAnswer Key<\/a>\u201d section at the end of the book.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
      \n\n[h5p id=\"19\"]\n\n\u201cCardiac Medication Flashcards\u201d by E. Christman for Open RN<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 4.0<\/a><\/sup>\n\n<\/div>\n \n
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      \n\n[h5p id=\"20\"]\n\n\u201cAntiarrhythmics<\/span>\u00a0Class\u201d by E. Christman for Open RN<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 4.0<\/a><\/sup>\n\n<\/div>\n
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      \n\n[h5p id=\"21\"]\n\n\u201cCardiac Review Basics Quiz\u201d by E. Christman for Open RN<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 4.0<\/a><\/sup>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
      \n\n[h5p id=\"22\"]\n\n\u201cNursing Care of the Adult Heart Failure Patient in a Long-Term Care Setting\u201d by E. Christman for Open RN is licensed under CC BY 4.0<\/a>.[footnote]\u201cLearning-3245793_960_720.jpg<\/a>\u201d by harishs<\/a> is licensed under CC0<\/a>, \u201cPatient Image in LTC.JPG\u201d by ARISE Project<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 4.0,<\/a>\u00a0Open RN Project. (2020, March 14). Arise heart failure in LTC setting - Nursing report video - ARISE 1287<\/em> [Video]. YouTube. Licensed under CC BY 4.0<\/a>. https:\/\/youtu.be\/fGagq4tGYgk<\/a>, \u201cDiabetic_Socks.JPG<\/a>\u201d by Enter<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 4.0,<\/a>\u00a0Open RN Project. (2020, March 26). Arise heart failure - Simulated patient in long-term care - ARISE 0991<\/em> [Video]. YouTube. Licensed under CC BY 4.0<\/a>. https:\/\/youtu.be\/gH7aDxUzCV0<\/a>, \u201cBlood-pressure-monitor-3467664_960_720.jpg<\/a>\u201d by fernandozhiminaicela<\/a> is licensed under CC0<\/a>, \u201cPosterior Right Lower Base - ARISE 3712.JPG\u201d by ARISE Project<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 4.0<\/a>, \u201cCombinpedal.jpg<\/a>\u201d by James Heilman, MD<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 3.0<\/a>, \u201cA_Businessman_Holding_A_Thank_You_Sign.svg<\/a>\u201d by FriendlyStock.com<\/a> is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a> [\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\n<\/div>\n
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      Test your clinical judgment with this NCLEX Next Generation-style bowtie question:\u00a0CV Assignment 1.<\/a>[footnote]\u201cCV Assignment 1\u201d by Open RN<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 4.0<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

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      Test your clinical judgment with this NCLEX Next Generation-style bowtie question: CV Assignment 2.<\/a>[footnote]\u201cCV Assignment 2\u201d by Open RN<\/a> is licensed under CC BY 4.0<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","rendered":"

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      Exercises<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
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      Case Study 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Ms. Hernandez is a 45-year-old female client who has been diagnosed with heart failure. She has been prescribed spironolactone by her health care provider to help manage her symptoms. Ms. Hernandez has a history of kidney disease and is also taking other medications for her health conditions.<\/p>\n

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      1. What is spironolactone?<\/li>\n
      2. What is the purpose of prescribing spironolactone to Ms. Hernandez?<\/li>\n
      3. What are the potential side effects of spironolactone?<\/li>\n
      4. What are the potential drug interactions with spironolactone?<\/li>\n
      5. What laboratory tests are required to monitor the effects of spironolactone?<\/li>\n
      6. What dietary considerations should Ms. Hernandez be aware of while taking spironolactone?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Case Study 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Mr. Johnson is a 67-year-old male client who has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. He has been prescribed warfarin by his health care provider to help prevent blood clots that can lead to a stroke. Mr. Johnson has no history of bleeding disorders or other significant medical conditions.<\/p>\n

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        1. What is warfarin?<\/li>\n
        2. What is the purpose of prescribing warfarin to Mr. Johnson?<\/li>\n
        3. How does warfarin work?<\/li>\n
        4. What are the potential risks of taking warfarin?<\/li>\n
        5. What is the optimal therapeutic range for Warfarin?<\/li>\n
        6. What laboratory tests are required to monitor the effects of warfarin?<\/li>\n
        7. What are the potential drug interactions with warfarin?<\/li>\n
        8. What dietary considerations should Mr. Johnson be aware of while taking warfarin?<\/li>\n
        9. What should Mr. Johnson do if he misses a dose of warfarin?<\/li>\n
        10. How often should Mr. Johnson see his health care provider while taking warfarin?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Note: Answers to the Case Studies can be found in the \u201cAnswer Key<\/a>\u201d section at the end of the book.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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