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CACP Sample
Exam Questions
KL is a 72 year old woman with hypertension and atrial fibrillation. The patient states that she has had intermittent episodes of complete blindness in her right eye. This complaint is likely:
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A. A "floater" in the right eye
B. A detached retina
C. A cataract of the lens
D. A transient ischemic attack
The main source of cardioembolic stroke is thought to be stasis in the:
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A. Left atrium
B. Left ventricle
C. Right atrium
D. Right ventricle
Which of the following procedures can be performed under full anticoagulation?
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A. Abdominal surgery
B. Polypectomy via colonoscopy
C. Cutaneous biopsies
D. CNS surgery
Which of the following is an appropriate time to perform the tests to detect a Protein C deficiency or Protein S deficiency?
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A. While the patient is therapeutic on warfarin
B. After the warfarin has been held for 24 hours
C. Before warfarin therapy has started
D. It is never appropriate to order these lab tests
According to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regulations, which of the following is required before a patient can begin using a PT-INR home monitoring device?
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Review of an educational video
Review of written educational materials
Face-to-face training session with the patient
Telephone training session with the patient
Which food list contains the highest amount of vitamin K?
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Lima beans, iceberg lettuce, peppers
Swiss chard, kale, parsley
Green beans, peas, cabbage
Zucchini, cucumbers, cauliflower
Rivaroxaban's anticoagulant mechanism of action is:
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Directly inhibits factor Xa
Binds to antithrombin and Xa
Directly inhibits thrombin
Binds to antithrombin and thrombin
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for the use of warfarin?
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Congestive heart failure
Recent cataract surgery
Second trimester of pregnancy
1 week post intracranial surgery
National Patient Safety Goal 3E states:
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Patients starting on warfarin must have initial INR within 48 hours of starting the drug
Education and training must be provided to staff and prescribers in an ongoing basis
Anticoagulation clinics must utilize electronic medical records to track patients
Patient education must be completed within 30 days of drug initiation
Which of the following regulates clinical laboratory activities?
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Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA 90)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
National Association of Laboratory Results (NALR)
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)
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