Question

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. Atropine C. Protamine D. Calcium gluconate m

Answer 1

Answer 5) Correct answer is B) INR because warfarin is given to the patient to control international normalized ratio (INR) and its change in activity can be monitored in 24 to 36 hours of its intake.

Answer 6) Correct answer is C) Protamine. To reverse the effects of IV heparin, protamine sulfate is given to the patients to stop bleeding.

Answer 7) True. Albumin helps to extract the fluids from the interstitial space which increases the oncotic pressure, which in turn lower edema and helps in enhancing the circulating blood volume.