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Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)
 
  a. Is the same as prothrombin time (PT)
  b. Is more sensitive than PT in determining clotting
  c. Is the same as partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
  d. Is lower than the therapeutic range in which a patient may have bleeding problems

Question 2

Routine laboratory examinations for an older adult would include all of the following except
 
  a. Stool guaiac
  b. Drug screen
  c. Urinalysis
  d. Cell blood count



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Answer to Question 1

B
APTT (response B) evaluates all clotting factors by measuring the time needed to form a clot. It is more sensitive than PTT. APTT is used for monitoring anticoagulation by heparin. If laboratory values are below the therapeutic range (response D), clotting occurs too quickly, meaning that anticoagulation therapy has been unsuccessful.

Answer to Question 2

B
Responses A, C, and D all are routine baseline tests. Response B, a drug screen, is a diagnostic tool to evaluate the drugs that may be used or to evaluate symptoms.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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