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sam.t96

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The therapeutic INR range for a patient taking Coumadin is:
 
  1. 1.0 to 2.0.
  2. 2.0 to 3.0.
  3. 3.0 to 4.0.
  4. 4.0 to 5.0.

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In checking the chart of an elderly female outpatient on anticoagulant therapy, the LPN/LVN notes that the patient's lab values are off. The patient says she takes her medication as prescribed, so the nurse asks about her dietary intake.
 
  What foods below might have an effect on anticoagulant therapy? 1. Broccoli
  2. Eggplant
  3. Oranges
  4. Grapes


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mbcrismon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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The specific INR goal recommendations for each clinical indication is typically 2.0 to 3.0, except in cardiac valve replacement, for which it is higher.

Answer to Question 2

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The patient should eat a normal, balanced diet but should avoid excessive amounts of foods high in vitamin K (broccoli, cabbage, green onions, dark leafy greens, beef liver, soybean oil).


sam.t96

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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