Laboratory studies related to heparin therapy include 1. aPtt. ...

[daltonest1984]

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]

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.

[daltonest1984]

Gracias!

[jomama]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it