Pharmacology · practice question
For each medication, choose the laboratory value that is the nurse's priority to monitor.
Matrix / gridMedium
Choose for each row.
| Item | Potassium | aPTT | INR | Blood glucose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | ||||
| Unfractionated heparin infusion | ||||
| Furosemide | ||||
| Insulin glargine | ||||
| Spironolactone |
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
- Warfarin: INR
- Unfractionated heparin infusion: aPTT
- Furosemide: Potassium
- Insulin glargine: Blood glucose
- Spironolactone: Potassium
Why
Match each high-alert drug with what it changes: anticoagulants with clotting tests, diuretics with potassium, insulin with glucose.
References
- A current nursing drug handbook (e.g. Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses)
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