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lracut11

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Ordered: Coumadin 2.5 mg PO daily at bedtime. Available:
 
  a. What is the primary danger of Coumadin overdose?
  b. Which test result needs to be monitored: aPTT or INR?
  c. Which antidote needs to be available: vitamin K or protamine sulfate?

Question 2

If a patient is having a hypoglycemic episode, which of the following choices would be best to give first if the patient is able to swallow?
 
  a. Diet cola
  b. Coffee (caffeine)
  c. Orange juice
  d. An antidiabetic pill


meganmoser117

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. Excessive bleeding and hemorrhage
b. INR
c. Vitamin K

Answer to Question 2

C


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