The nurse evaluates the effects of warfarin (Coumadin) by monitoring what laboratory test?
A) Red blood cell count (RBC)
B) Activated thromboplastin time (APT)
C) Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR)
D) Platelet count
C
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The warfarin dose is regulated according to the INR. INR is based upon the PT. The other options are incorrect.
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¾ converted to a percent is __________
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