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A patient with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) infection is scheduled to begin a new treatment regimen that will include adefovir dipivoxil (Hepsera). What assessments should be prioritized before the initiation of this drug treatment?
 
  A) Liver function testing and HIV testing
  B) Complete blood count and prothrombin time (PT)
  C) Pulmonary function testing and echocardiogram
  D) Cardiac stress test and blood cultures

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A hospital patient in a critical care setting is currently receiving an intravenous infusion of aminocaproic acid. What desired outcome is paramount in the care of this patient?
 
  A) The patient will remain free of pain from intermittent claudication
  B) Adequate tissue perfusion will be maintained
  C) The patient will not experience blood coagulation
  D) Activities of daily living will be maintained


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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