Author Question: Laboratory studies related to heparin therapy include 1. aPtt. 2. serum heparin studies. 3. ... (Read 102 times)

daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Laboratory studies related to heparin therapy include

1. aPtt.
2. serum heparin studies.
3. complete blood studies.
4. sedimentation rate.

Question 2

The most important food for a patient taking anticoagulants to avoid is

1. citrus fruits.
2. garlic.
3. honey.
4. meat.

taylorsonier · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: aPtt is the study of choice for heparin therapy.
Rationale 2: These are not valid studies.
Rationale 3: Complete blood studies can be done, but are not necessarily related to heparin.
Rationale 4: Sedimentation rate is not needed for heparin therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Citrus fruits overall do not impact these drugs.
Rationale 2: Garlic does interact with anticoagulants to increase their effect.
Rationale 3: Honey does not interact with anticoagulants.
Rationale 4: Meat has no impact on these drugs.