post-test) Exam Questions with Correct
Detailed Answers and Rationales 2025
Patients who have hemophilia should not take aspirin or other NSAIDs
because they increase the risk for bleeding. Patients may take
albuterol, phenytoin, and phenelzine. A second-generation NSAID,
such as celecoxib (Celebrex), would pose less risk for bleeding.
You are caring for a patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin) to
prevent venous thrombosis. You should explain that taking the drug
requires daily blood samples to monitor for which of the following
laboratory tests? --- correct answer ---PT/INR
At the start of warfarin therapy, you should monitor prothrombin time
(PT) and international normalized ratio (INR) daily and adjust the
dosage to maintain an INR of 2 to 3. Monitor the patient for
indications of bleeding such as abdominal pain, black tarry stools, or
,nosebleeds. Warfarin does not affect fibrinogen level, a parameter to
assess prior alteplase (Activase) therapy. Warfarin does not affect
platelets. Aspirin (Ecotrin) is an example of a drug that inhibits
platelet aggregation. Warfarin does not affect fibrinogen level, a
parameter to assess prior to alteplase (Activase) therapy. Warfarin
does not affect activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), a
parameter to assess every 4 to 6 hr initially and then daily for
patients receiving continuous IV heparin.
You are caring for a patient who is receiving alteplase (Activase) to
dissolve a thrombosis. Which of the following should you include in
the care plan for the patient? --- correct answer ---Monitor blood
pressure.
Limit venipunctures.
Check level of consciousness.
Apply pressure to oozing sites.
, Filgrastim (Neupogen) pharmacologic action. --- correct answer ---a
leukopoietic growth factor, stimulates leukocyte (WBC) production for
patients who are myelosuppressed due to chemotherapy or disease.
Alteplase (Activase) pharmacologic action. --- correct answer ---
thrombolytic drug, dissolves a thrombi or blood clot that is already
formed.
Epoetin alfa (Procrit) pharmacologic action. --- correct answer ---
stimulates RBC production in the bone marrow. It treats anemia from
renal failure, malignancies, or AIDS.
Clopidogrel (Plavix) pharmacologic action. --- correct answer ---an
antiplatelet drug, inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces thrombus
formation.
You are caring for a patient who is about to begin taking clopidogrel
(Plavix) to prevent transient ischemic attacks. You should tell the