Option b) International normalized ratio
International Normalised Ratio (INR) testing is considered as an important part of warfarin treatment. INR has an important role in maintainance of the warfarin response within specified therapeutic range, to provide the benefits of anticoagulation along with avoiding the risks of haemorrhage that is bleeding
A patient is receiving anticoagulant therapy with warfarin (Coumadin) The nurse krows to monter the results...
A patient is receiving anticoagulant therapy with warfarin (Coumadin) The nurse krows to monter the results of unia laboratory tess D check the drug's effectiveness? A Vitamin Klevels & Prothrombin time International Normalized Ratio (PT/NR) C Bleeding time D. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
A patient is receiving anticoagulant therapy with warfarin (Coumadin) The nurse krows to monter the results of unia laboratory tess D check the drug's effectiveness? A Vitamin Klevels & Prothrombin time International Normalized Ratio (PT/NR) C Bleeding time D. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
When caring for a patient who has started anticoagulant therapy with Coumadin, the nurse explains to the patient not to expect therapeutic benefits for a) 2 to 3 days b) 1 week c) at least 2 hours d) the first 24 hours 2)A client is on anticoagulant therapy. The blood test results indicate a prothrombin time (PT) of 25 seconds (3 times the control) and an INR of 4.5. The nurse would expect the physician to order which medication a)...
Which condition would not result in a prolonged prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR) or partial thromboplastin time (PTT)? Select one: a. A hemodialysis patient b. A patient with severe liver disease c. A patient with leukemia d. A patient on anticoagulant medication
3. A patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin) arrives to the emergency department and reports rectal bleeding. Which of the following drugs should healthcare professional have available? a. Filgrastim (Neupogen) b. Deferoxamine (Desferal) c. Protamine d. Vitamin K 4. The nurse is planning to administer aboutaneous Enoxaparin 40mg using a prefilled syringe to a client post hip surgery. The RN will advise the client to report sign of symptoms of bleeding including the following: SELECT ALL THAT APPLY A. Increased...
E. Black tarry stools 5. The oral anticoagulant, Warfarin is prescribed for a patient with atrial fibrillation. The following lab value will be monitored to ensure the Warfarin is in the therapeutic level. A. Platelet level B. INR C. Vitamin K level D. CBC 6. The nurse is caring for a hospitalized patient receiving IV heparin. The patient begins to vomit blood. The RN stops the IV heparin drip and plans to administer the following antidote? A. Vitamin K B....
23. A client is being administered heparin IV and has been started on warfarin. The client asks the nurse why she is taking both medications. What is the nurse’s most accurate response? a. “After a certain period of time, you must start warfarin and heparin together.” b. “You will need both warfarin and heparin for several days.” c. “Warfarin takes 3 to 5 days to develop anticoagulant effects, and you still need heparin.” d. “Warfarin cannot be given without heparin...
Which of the following statements on INR (international normalization ratio) is (are) correct? A. It is calculated based on PT (prothrombin time) B. It is calculated based on PTT (partial thromboplastin time) C. It is used to monitor heparin therapy D. INR values are laboratory-specific, and therefore cannot be compared among different hospitals
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have started the patient on Ezetimibe (Zetal for hyperlipidemia Which of the dog ne mechanism of action of the drug? A Blocks cholesterol absorption small intestine B. Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase. C. Promote the oxidation of cholesterol to bile acids D. Inhibits lipoprotein lipase activity 26. Nadia self-administers pseudoephedrine for relief of het symptoms and w allergies. She phones the office complaining of restlessness and insomnia. You explain to Nadia o nd that these are expected side effects of the medication...