ANTICOAGULATION PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ALL ANSWERS ARE CORRECT

ANTICOAGULATION PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ALL ANSWERS ARE CORRECT




The patient develops a deep vein thrombosis. The nurse anticipates the
administration of which medication?
A. IV Heparin
B. Clopidogrel
C. Vitamin K
D. Protamine Sulfate - ANSWER A. IV Heparin

A patient is on heparin therapy secondary to a deep vein thromboses. The nurse
has which medication on hand as needed as an antidote in case it is needed?
A. Vitamin K
B. Protamine Sulfate
C. Warfarin
D. Aminocaporic Acid - ANSWER B. Protamine Sulfate

A patient is recovering from surgery to replace her right hip. In the early
postoperative phase, the nurse anticipates administration of which drug to
prevent deep vein thrombosis?
A. Dipyridamole
B. Low-molecular-weight heparin
C. Abciximab
D. Anagrelie - ANSWER B. Low-molecular-weight heparin

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient about
warfarin therapy?
A. Increase the amount of green, leafy vegetables in your diet
B. Rinse your mouth instead of brushing your teeth
C. Follow up with laboratory tests such as PT/ INR to regulate warfarin dose
D. Use a new razor blade each time you shave - ANSWER C. Follow up with
laboratory tests such as PT/ INR to regulate warfarin dose