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luminitza

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A desirable endpoint for oral anticoagulant therapy is a prothrombin time that is what multiple of the control value?
 
  a. 2 c. 1.5
  b. 0.5 d. 3

Question 2

A client is prescribed heparin injections. Which route should the nurse question?
 
  a. IM c. IV
  b. SC d. none of the above


vickyvicksss

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: The desirable endpoint is 2 times the control value.
B Incorrect: This is not the desirable endpoint.
C Incorrect: This is the minimum times the control value but not the desirable endpoint.
D Incorrect: This is too high an endpoint.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: IM injections should not be given, because of the risk of hematoma formation.
B Incorrect: SC is an appropriate route of administration.
C Incorrect: IV is an appropriate route of administration.
D Incorrect: Since a. is the answer, this answer is incorrect.


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