Exam 9: Drugs Used in the Treatment of Blood Disorders

You have just begun treating a patient with iron deficiency anemia.Your instructions to the patient include advising her on the length of time she will be taking iron supplements.What is the usual duration?

What is the primary difference between unfractionated heparin and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH)?

You have just examined a 62-year-old male who complains of fatigue and lethargy.His complete blood count (CBC)reveals microcytic,hypochromic anemia.What should be the next step in treating this patient?

The most common side effects of oral iron supplementation are GI related.The most effective way to overcome these effects are to:

A 31-year-old female's labs reveal microcytic,hypochromic anemia.The patient has no previous medical or surgical history.What should be your recommended first line of treatment for this patient?

Which medication blocks platelet activation by irreversibly interfering with the binding of adenosine diphosphate (ADP)to platelets?

Warfarin (Coumadin)is indicated for which of the following conditions?

You are treating a 25-year-old female who you have determined has iron deficiency anemia.She also has a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease for which you have prescribed a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI).In what way will this patient's history affect your treatment of her anemia?

You prescribe dabigatran for a patient who needs anticoagulation.Which step is essential for treating a patient with this drug?

In which situation is the use of clopidogrel combined with low-dose aspirin recommended?

You are caring for a patient in chronic renal failure.The internist in your office wants to begin erythropoietin.Which lab is most important to obtain prior to beginning this type of treatment?

Which fibrinolytic agent,when used specifically for a PE,is dosed at 100 mg over 2 hours,then followed by heparin?

You are treating and monitoring a patient for whom you have prescribed heparin therapy.You check the latest partial thromboplastin time (PTT)measurement and write an order for "no change." Which result most likely indicates this patient's PTT reading?

What is the main indication for use of all fibrinolytic agents?

Erythropoietin is typically used for treatment of chronic renal failure,human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)in patients being treated with zidovudine,and which other disorder?

The appropriate therapeutic dose of oral ferrous sulphate for treating a patient with iron deficiency is:

Which finding can be used to inform a patient that aspirin is too old to take?

You have just examined a 78-year-old male patient new to your practice who recently moved to your area.He states he has a positive history of previous atrial fibrillation for the past 2 years.He does not have valvular disease atrial fibrillation to his knowledge and is otherwise healthy for his age,except for hypertension.Based on this information alone,what would be your preferred manner of treating this patient to reduce his stroke risk?

You have been treating a patient for DVT and PE with heparin and plan to switch to warfarin (Coumadin).How will you monitor effective dosing of the warfarin?

LMWHs carry which black box warning?