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A patient is being administered heparin IV and has been started on warfarin (Coumadin). The patient asks the nurse why she is taking both medications. What is the nurse's most accurate response?
 
  A) After a certain period of time, you must start warfarin and heparin together.
  B) You will need both warfarin and heparin for several days.
  C) Warfarin takes 35 days to develop anticoagulant effects, and you still need heparin.
  D) Warfarin cannot be given without heparin due to the amount of clotting you need.

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Before beginning a medical regime that includes a retinoid, which of the following laboratory tests must be negative?
 
  A) Throat culture
  B) Skin culture
  C) Stool for occult blood
  D) Pregnancy test


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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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:D TYSM

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