Which describes the mechanism of action of anticoagulant prescriptions?
A. Alteration of plasma membrane and platelets
B. Conversion of plasminogen to plasmin
C. Prevention of fibrin from dissolving
D. Inhibition of thrombi formation.
Answer: D
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1. joins a local church. 2. buys a new car. 3. stays in his or her apartment watching TV. 4. spends hours writing e-mail to old friends.
How soon after a blood transfusion has begun should the nurse potentially expect a reaction?
a. 2 hours b. 60 minutes c. 30 minutes d. shortly after blood transfusion has begun
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1. The patient will be at risk to experience a decreased effectiveness of the drug. 2. The patient will be at risk to experience toxic effects of the drug. 3. The patient's kidneys will excrete the drug at a faster rate. 4. The patient's serum globulin is more important than serum albumin.
On inspection of the internal structure of the vagina, the nurse notes a rounded protrusion on the posterior wall of the vagina. How does the nurse document this finding?
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