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pragya sharda

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What should patients taking antidiuretic hormone (ADH) be monitored frequently for?
 
  a. Increase in urination
  b. Urinary acidity
  c. Dehydration
  d. Urinary alkalinity

Question 2

The dosage of heparin is considered adequate when the whole blood clotting time is at approximately which level?
 
  a. 2 to 3 times the control value
  b. 0.1 to 1 times the control value
  c. 1 to 2 times the control value
  d. 0.5 to 1 times the control value


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A patient on ADH should be monitored for a decrease in the frequency and the amount of urination, the specific gravity of the urine, and water intoxication or signs of dehydration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The dosage of heparin is considered adequate when the whole blood clotting time is approximately 2 to 3 times the control value.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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