In intermittent IV heparin therapy, the blood for the activated ...

[LaDunn]

In intermittent IV heparin therapy, the blood for the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) should be drawn at which time?
 
  a. 1 hour before the next dose
  b. 2 hours after the last dose
  c. 30 minutes before the next dose
  d. 2 hours before the next dose

Question 2

Which best defines lipodystrophy?
 
  a. Decrease and shrinkage of fatty tissues
  b. Increase in fatty tissue in buttocks
  c. Overgrowth of breast tissue
  d. Increase in fatty tissue on abdomen

[JaynaD87]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
If intermittent IV heparin therapy is being given, blood for determination of aPTT should be drawn 30 minutes before the next dose is given.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Lipodystrophy, or shrinkage and loss of fatty tissue, occurs when insulin is given in the same spot too frequently.

[LaDunn]

Excellent

[bitingbit]

Gracias!