Practice Question
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
PT
Rationale:
Warfarin affects the extrinsic pathway of coagulation and is monitored using PT (Prothrombin Time) and INR.
PTT is used for heparin, not warfarin.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4