A patient is started on warfarin (Coumadin) that is adjusted with ...

[sheilaspns]

A patient is started on warfarin (Coumadin) that is adjusted with the results of the INR and/or PT. The nurse expects the physician to start an initial dose that is within which dosage range?
 
  a. 2 to 5 mg
  b. 0.5 to 1 mg
  c. 6 to 8 mg
  d. 8 to 9 mg

Question 2

A 14-year-old boy is excessively small for his age. He has also failed to develop any secondary sex characteristics. After endocrine evaluation, the physician decides to institute hormone therapy to stimulate growth.
 
  Which is the general category of drugs that would be ordered?
  a.
  Androgens
  b.
  Posterior pituitary hormones
  c.
  Adrenal hormones
  d.
  Corticosteroids

[31809pancho]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Individualized dosage is usually initiated at 2 to 5 mg/day, with dosage adjustments based on the results of the INR and/or PT.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The main action of androgens is to develop secondary male sex characteristics. Androgens are anabolic, increasing the building of tissue.

[sheilaspns]

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[peter]

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