A patient on Warfarin is having two to three nose bleeds a day and is feeling weak after five days of this condition. He comes into the ED to have his Warfarin levels checked. What would the nurse expect his lab value for an INR to be?
A. Less than 1
B. Between 2-3
C. Greater than 4
Ans: C. Greater than 4
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A) a lack of scientific understanding of the anatomy and physiology of children and infants. B) the historical lack of pediatric participation in the drug testing process. C) the fact that research grants in pharmacology have traditionally specified adult participation. D) assumptions that there are no physiological differences between adults and children.
A nulliparous 53-year-old woman is in the clinic complaining of lower abdominal fullness, heavy menses, and severe menstrual cramping. What treatment does the nurse anticipate for this woman?
A. Administration of leuprolide (Lupron) B. Hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy C. None; issue will resolve spontaneously D. Surgical removal of the ovaries
A nurse is describing the process by which blood is ejected into circulation as the chambers of the heart become smaller. The instructor categorizes this action of the heart as what?
A) Systole B) Diastole C) Repolarization D) Ejection fraction
Which of the following affects blood pressure by promoting excretion of urine?
A) Potassium B) Sodium C) Cholesterol D) Carbohydrates