Question 1

What is the purpose of anticoagulant therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thin the blood 
B)  Lyse existing clots 
C)  Increase viscosity of the blood 
D)  Prevent new clot formation 
A)  Thin the blood 
B)  Lyse existing clots 
C)  Increase viscosity of the blood 
D)  Prevent new clot formation

Question 2

The dosage of heparin is considered adequate when the whole blood clotting time is at approximately which level?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 $\frac{1}{2}$ to 3 times the control value 
B)  0.1 to 1  $\frac{1}{2}$ times the control value 
C)  1 to 2 times the control value 
D)  0.5 to 1 $\frac{1}{2}$ times the control value 
A)  2 $\frac{1}{2}$ to 3 times the control value 
B)  0.1 to 1  $\frac{1}{2}$ times the control value 
C)  1 to 2 times the control value 
D)  0.5 to 1 $\frac{1}{2}$ times the control value

Question 3

Laboratories commonly report the PT values with which measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  ISI 
B)  PTT 
C)  DIC 
D)  INR 
A)  ISI 
B)  PTT 
C)  DIC 
D)  INR

Question 4

Which is an early indication of anticoagulant overdose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdominal pain 
B)  Bleeding gums 
C)  Low blood pressure 
D)  Pallor 
A)  Abdominal pain 
B)  Bleeding gums 
C)  Low blood pressure 
D)  Pallor

Question 5

A patient is started on warfarin (Coumadin)that is adjusted with the results of the INR and/or PT.The nurse expects the physician to start an initial dose that is within which dosage range?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 5 mg 
B)  0.5 to 1 mg 
C)  6 to 8 mg 
D)  8 to 9 mg 
A)  2 to 5 mg 
B)  0.5 to 1 mg 
C)  6 to 8 mg 
D)  8 to 9 mg

Question 6

A 50-year-old male patient is started on aspirin (ASA)80-mg tablets once daily as an antiplatelet agent.The nurse explains to this patient that ASA is the drug of choice for reducing the risk of which condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemorrhagic stroke 
B)  Ischemic stroke 
C)  Gastric inflammation 
D)  Cellular formation 
A)  Hemorrhagic stroke 
B)  Ischemic stroke 
C)  Gastric inflammation 
D)  Cellular formation

Question 7

Which of the following is a heparin antagonist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Vitamin E 
C)  Folic acid 
D)  Protamine sulfate 
A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Vitamin E 
C)  Folic acid 
D)  Protamine sulfate

What is the purpose of anticoagulant therapy?

The dosage of heparin is considered adequate when the whole blood clotting time is at approximately which level?

Laboratories commonly report the PT values with which measurement?

Which is an early indication of anticoagulant overdose?

A patient is started on warfarin (Coumadin)that is adjusted with the results of the INR and/or PT.The nurse expects the physician to start an initial dose that is within which dosage range?

A 50-year-old male patient is started on aspirin (ASA)80-mg tablets once daily as an antiplatelet agent.The nurse explains to this patient that ASA is the drug of choice for reducing the risk of which condition?

Which of the following is a heparin antagonist?

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Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology

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Preparing and Administering Medications

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Antineoplastic Medications

Cardiovascular and Renal Medications

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Medications

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Antiinflammatory,Musculoskeletal,and Antiarthritis Medications

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Exam 17: Hematologic Products

What is the purpose of anticoagulant therapy?

The dosage of heparin is considered adequate when the whole blood clotting time is at approximately which level?

Laboratories commonly report the PT values with which measurement?

Which is an early indication of anticoagulant overdose?

A patient is started on warfarin (Coumadin)that is adjusted with the results of the INR and/or PT.The nurse expects the physician to start an initial dose that is within which dosage range?

A 50-year-old male patient is started on aspirin (ASA)80-mg tablets once daily as an antiplatelet agent.The nurse explains to this patient that ASA is the drug of choice for reducing the risk of which condition?

Which of the following is a heparin antagonist?

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process in LPN Practice

Patient Teaching and Health Literacy

Legal Aspects Affecting the Administration of Medications

Foundations and Principles of Pharmacology

Lifespan and Cultural Modifications

Self-Care: Over-the-Counter Products,Herbal Therapies,and Drugs for Health Promotion

Preparing and Administering Medications

Allergy and Respiratory Medications

Antiinfective Medications

Antivirals,Antiretrovirals,and Antifungal Medications

Antineoplastic Medications

Cardiovascular and Renal Medications

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Medications

Medications for Pain Management and Anesthesia

Antiinflammatory,Musculoskeletal,and Antiarthritis Medications

Gastrointestinal Medications

Hormones and Steroids

Immunologic Medications

Topical Medications

Vitamins and Minerals

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