Which Blood Test Should Be Performed on a Regular Basis

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which blood test should be performed on a regular basis for a patient who takes an oral direct thrombin inhibitor daily?

• A) International normalized ratio (INR)
• B) Complete blood cell count
• C) Potassium
• D) Sodium

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