_______________ is used to determine the dosage of anticoagulant medication for patients with atrial fibrillation.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Clotting rate; international normalized ratio; INR

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a. 10% to 15%. b. 10% to 20%. c. 15% to 20%. d. 20% to 30%.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) guidelines for infants and children are called the

A. Child and Infant Nutritional Guidelines. B. Infant and Adolescent Meal Pattern. C. Child Care Meal Pattern. D. No such guidelines exist.

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Which of the following does NOT decrease the absorption of nonheme iron?

a. calcium b. phytates c. polyphenols d. decreased iron stores

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A patient is scheduled for bowel surgery tomorrow. The appropriate diet order today is:

a. blenderized liquid. b. low fat. c. low protein. d. clear liquid.

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