Capa Practice Questions Form 1

D. Reduction of platelets and the effect on clotting mechanisms {Ans: The perianesthesia nurse instructs a patient who is routinely takes Ginkgo biloba to discontinue this preoperatively because it could cause: A. Intensification of the sedation effects of narcotics and anesthesia agents B. Decreased heart rate and blood pressure C. Exacerbation of immune system function D. Reduction of platelets and the effect on clotting mechanisms}A. Cardiac dysrhythmias {Ans: A patient with a history of drug abuse and nasal ulcers is received in the PACU. The perianesthesia nurse monitors this patient closely for: A. Cardiac dysrhythmias B. Apnea C. Postural hypotension D. Somnolence}B. 35.9C (95.9) {Ans: The perianesthesia nurse is aware that which of the following is the highest body temperature indicative of hypothermia? A. 34.5C (94.1F) B. 35.9C (95.9) C. 37.6 (99.6) D. 38.5 (101.3)}C. Not exceed 4g of acetaminophen in 24 hours {Ans: During a postoperative follow-up phone call, the patient reports slight nausea, minimal pain, and a follow-up appointment. Current medications include cephalexin 500 mg twice a day and oxycodone/acetaminophen 5mg/325mg, 2 tablets every 6 hours. Patient states, "I took some Tylenol this morning." The nurse would advise the patient to: A. Discontinue the