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swpotter12

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A patient receiving a prostacyclin agent and an endothelin-receptor antagonist for treatment of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH) has an international normalized ratio (INR) of 1.9. What is your best action?
 
  a. Document the INR level as the only action.
  b. Hold the next dose of the drugs and notify the prescriber.
  c. Ask the patient whether he or she has lost more than 3 lb this week.
  d. Inspect the infusion site for any other indications of inflammation or infection.

Question 2

Which drugs are useful in the management of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH)? (select all that apply)
 
  a. Anoro Ellipta
  b. Bosentan (Tracleer)
  c. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
  d. Guaifenesin (Naldecon)
  e. Macitentan (Opsumit)
  f. Prednisone
  g. Riociguat (Adempas)


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steff9894

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, E, G


swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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