ATI- Pharm Made Easy- Hematology
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Why should patients on anticoagulants use a soft-bristled toothbrush?
✔✔ To prevent gum bleeding
Which common over-the-counter medication increases the risk of bleeding when taken with
warfarin?
✔✔ Aspirin
What is a common adverse effect of iron supplements?
✔✔ Constipation
What should the nurse advise a client to do to improve absorption of oral iron?
✔✔ Take it with vitamin C or orange juice
What color change in stool is expected with oral iron supplements?
✔✔ Dark green or black
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,Why should patients avoid taking antacids with iron supplements?
✔✔ They reduce iron absorption
What is the antidote for warfarin toxicity?
✔✔ Vitamin K
What lab test is used to monitor the effectiveness of warfarin therapy?
✔✔ INR (International Normalized Ratio)
What is the therapeutic INR range for most patients on warfarin?
✔✔ 2.0 to 3.0
Which laboratory value should be monitored when a patient is on heparin therapy?
✔✔ aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time)
What is the antidote for heparin overdose?
✔✔ Protamine sulfate
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, What is the expected action of filgrastim?
✔✔ Increase neutrophil production
Why is epoetin alfa administered to clients with chronic kidney disease?
✔✔ To stimulate red blood cell production
What is a serious adverse effect of epoetin alfa that requires monitoring?
✔✔ Hypertension
What should a nurse do before administering epoetin alfa?
✔✔ Check hemoglobin level
Why should folic acid be given during pregnancy?
✔✔ To prevent neural tube defects
What is the primary use of clopidogrel in patients with cardiovascular disease?
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Why should patients on anticoagulants use a soft-bristled toothbrush?
✔✔ To prevent gum bleeding
Which common over-the-counter medication increases the risk of bleeding when taken with
warfarin?
✔✔ Aspirin
What is a common adverse effect of iron supplements?
✔✔ Constipation
What should the nurse advise a client to do to improve absorption of oral iron?
✔✔ Take it with vitamin C or orange juice
What color change in stool is expected with oral iron supplements?
✔✔ Dark green or black
1
,Why should patients avoid taking antacids with iron supplements?
✔✔ They reduce iron absorption
What is the antidote for warfarin toxicity?
✔✔ Vitamin K
What lab test is used to monitor the effectiveness of warfarin therapy?
✔✔ INR (International Normalized Ratio)
What is the therapeutic INR range for most patients on warfarin?
✔✔ 2.0 to 3.0
Which laboratory value should be monitored when a patient is on heparin therapy?
✔✔ aPTT (activated partial thromboplastin time)
What is the antidote for heparin overdose?
✔✔ Protamine sulfate
2
, What is the expected action of filgrastim?
✔✔ Increase neutrophil production
Why is epoetin alfa administered to clients with chronic kidney disease?
✔✔ To stimulate red blood cell production
What is a serious adverse effect of epoetin alfa that requires monitoring?
✔✔ Hypertension
What should a nurse do before administering epoetin alfa?
✔✔ Check hemoglobin level
Why should folic acid be given during pregnancy?
✔✔ To prevent neural tube defects
What is the primary use of clopidogrel in patients with cardiovascular disease?
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