APEA EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
Warfarin Test and antagonist - ANSWERSINR & vitamin K
Target INR level: a-fib, DVT, stroke, - ANSWERS2-3
Target INR level: mechanical mitral valves - ANSWERS2.5-3.5
If pt has a stable INR and a single out-of-range INR <0.5 below or above the therapeutic range
(2-3), what do you do? - ANSWERSContinue current dose, retest INR within 1-2 weeks.
Tests to monitor on digoxin - ANSWERSdigoxin level
EKG
Electrolytes (K, Mg, Ca)
Cardiac class: ____
Avoid mixing with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics.
Avoid in pregnancy, breastfeeding, aortic stenosis, angioedema, symptomatic hypotension,
severe aortic stenosis, hyperkalemia - ANSWERSACEs (-prils)
Enalapril
Ramipril
Lisinopril
Captopril
ANSWERS
Warfarin Test and antagonist - ANSWERSINR & vitamin K
Target INR level: a-fib, DVT, stroke, - ANSWERS2-3
Target INR level: mechanical mitral valves - ANSWERS2.5-3.5
If pt has a stable INR and a single out-of-range INR <0.5 below or above the therapeutic range
(2-3), what do you do? - ANSWERSContinue current dose, retest INR within 1-2 weeks.
Tests to monitor on digoxin - ANSWERSdigoxin level
EKG
Electrolytes (K, Mg, Ca)
Cardiac class: ____
Avoid mixing with potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics.
Avoid in pregnancy, breastfeeding, aortic stenosis, angioedema, symptomatic hypotension,
severe aortic stenosis, hyperkalemia - ANSWERSACEs (-prils)
Enalapril
Ramipril
Lisinopril
Captopril
