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Which medication action would the nurse identify as the purpose of azathioprine?Azathioprine is used to prevent organ rejection in people who have received a kidney transplant. It is usually taken along with other medications to allow your new kidney to function normally. Azathioprine is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
When would the nurse have the laboratory obtain a blood sample to determine the peak level?Usually blood samples are collected at the end of the dosage interval (trough level). For antibiotics administered intravenously, peak concentrations are also measured at 30 min following infusion cessation.
When teaching a client about digoxin which symptom will the nurse include as a reason to withold the digoxin?Signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity are bradycardia (heart rate less than 60), nausea, vomiting, visual changes (halos), and arrhythmias.
Which nursing action is important when a health care provider prescribes enalapril for a client?A healthcare provider prescribes enalapril for a client. Which is the most important nursing action? Monitor the client's blood pressure during therapy.
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