For patients taking warfarin, international normalized ratios (INRs) are best drawn:

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Question 1 of 5

For patients taking warfarin, international normalized ratios (INRs) are best drawn:

A. Monthly throughout therapy B. Three times a week throughout therapy C. Two hours after the last dose of warfarin to get an accurate peak level D. In the morning if the patient takes their warfarin at night

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

If a patient is taking darbepoetin alfa (Aranesp), their blood counts should be monitored to determine if a dosage adjustment is needed. How soon should this be done after starting the drug?

A. Six weeks if they are a cancer patient B. One week if they have chronic renal failure C. Two weeks if they are taking it for allogenic transfusion D. Each week throughout therapy

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Patient education regarding taking iron replacements includes:

A. Double the dose if they miss a dose to maintain therapeutic levels. B. Take the iron with milk or crackers if it upsets their stomach. C. Iron is best taken on an empty stomach with juice. D. Antacids such as Tums may help an upset stomach caused by iron therapy.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Patients who are beginning therapy with vitamin B12 need to be monitored for:

A. Hypertensive crisis that may occur in the first 36 hours B. Hypokalemia that occurs in the first 48 hours C. Leukopenia that occurs at one to three weeks of therapy D. Thrombocytopenia that may occur at any time in therapy

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is not associated with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura?

A. thrombosis B. thrombocytopenia C. microangiopathic hemolytic anemia D. neurologic deficits

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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