6.14 Learning Activities
Exercises
Case Study 1
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.
- What is spironolactone?
- What is the purpose of prescribing spironolactone to Ms. Hernandez?
- What are the potential side effects of spironolactone?
- What are the potential drug interactions with spironolactone?
- What laboratory tests are required to monitor the effects of spironolactone?
- What dietary considerations should Ms. Hernandez be aware of while taking spironolactone?
Case Study 2
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.
- What is warfarin?
- What is the purpose of prescribing warfarin to Mr. Johnson?
- How does warfarin work?
- What are the potential risks of taking warfarin?
- What is the optimal therapeutic range for Warfarin?
- What laboratory tests are required to monitor the effects of warfarin?
- What are the potential drug interactions with warfarin?
- What dietary considerations should Mr. Johnson be aware of while taking warfarin?
- What should Mr. Johnson do if he misses a dose of warfarin?
- How often should Mr. Johnson see his health care provider while taking warfarin?
Note: Answers to the Case Studies can be found in the “Answer Key” section at the end of the book.
“Nursing Care of the Adult Heart Failure Patient in a Long-Term Care Setting” by E. Christman for Open RN is licensed under CC BY 4.0.[1]
Test your clinical judgment with this NCLEX Next Generation-style bowtie question: CV Assignment 1.[2]
Test your clinical judgment with this NCLEX Next Generation-style bowtie question: CV Assignment 2.[3]
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