CEA Pharmacology Remediation Module

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CEA Pharmacology Remediation Module

Question 1

Patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation should aim for a goal INR for warfarin therapy of which of the following?

1. INR of 1.5
   B. INR of 1.8
   ✅ C. INR of 2.0
   D. INR of 3.0

Correct Answer: C. INR of 2.0

Question 2

A unique benefit of Xa inhibitors is which of the following?

1. Vitamin K can be used to reverse a patient if they develop life-threatening bleeding
   ✅ B. Dietary intake of leafy greens is not contraindicated
   C. Daily PTT levels can be drawn to determine compliance
   D. Every other day dosing of rivaroxaban (Xarelto) allows for therapeutic levels

Correct Answer: B. Dietary intake of leafy greens is not contraindicated

Question 3

The one main reason direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) can NOT be used include which of the following?

✅ A. A patient with active mitral valve disease
B. Atrial fibrillation lasting over 48 hours
C. Post-surgical thrombotic risk prophylaxis
D. Known deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Correct Answer: A. A patient with active mitral valve disease

Question 4

Which of the following oral antibiotics would NOT be useful in treating a patient with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

1. Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (Bactrim)
   B. Clindamycin (Cleocin)
   ✅ C. Amoxicillin (Moxatag)
   D. Doxycycline (Monodox)

Correct Answer: C. Amoxicillin (Moxatag). Resources 

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