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lindiwe

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on: Jun 25, 2018
All of the following statements about heparin sodium are true except:
 A) Heparin may be given IM, IV, or SC.
  B) Heparin may be used during open heart surgery or dialysis.
  C) Heparin may be used in the treatment of deep venous thrombosis.
  D) Patients taking heparin should be warned to watch for ecchymosis, petechiae, or black tarry stools.

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Calculate the following dosages based on kilogram of body weight. Round weights and answers to the nearest whole number.
 
  A child weighs 82 lb. The physician has ordered a medication to be given 36 mg/kg/day every 12 hours. How much will be given per day?


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jgranad15

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

1,332 mg per day


lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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