Author Question: After teaching a group of nursing students about heparins, the instructor determines that the ... (Read 45 times)

@Brianna17 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

After teaching a group of nursing students about heparins, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example of a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH)? Select all that apply.

A) Dalteparin
B) Streptokinase
C) Enoxaparin
D) Warfarin
E) Tinzaparin

Question 2

When describing anticoagulants to a client, which of the following would the nurse expect to include? Select all that apply.

A) Anticoagulants prevent formation of a thrombus.
B) Anticoagulants prevent extension of a thrombus.
C) Anticoagulants dissolve existing thrombi.
D) Anticoagulants thin the blood.
E) Anticoagulants can reverse the damage caused by a thrombus.

zenzy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Dalteparin, enoxaparin, and tinzaparin are all examples of LMWHs. Streptokinase is a thrombolytic; warfarin is an oral anticoagulant.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
Anticoagulants can prevent the formation and extension of a thrombus but have no direct effect on an existing thrombus and do not reverse any of the damage from that thrombus. Although clients often refer to anticoagulants as blood thinners, they do not actually thin the blood.