PA Recertifying Exam PANRE Practice Exam

Answer - D - Preparations must be done before the patient undergoes biopsy. The most important is the suspension of anticoagulant medications at least one week before the procedure. Anticoagulant studies should be carried out at least two weeks before the procedure. IV line, vital signs, and fasting are also important preparations, but ensuring that coagulation studies are normal is more significant.