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Patient education for those taking Coumadin should include all of the following except:
 A) Watch for signs of bleeding.
  B) Avoid alcohol and ASA.
  C) Coumadin may cause a reddish-orange discoloration of urine.
  D) Eat plenty of foods high in vitamin K.

Question 2

Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight. Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
 
  The physician has ordered a medication to be given 8 mg/kg twice daily. The child weighs 36 lb. How much will be given per day?



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

256 mg per day





 

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