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joesmith1212

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A nurse cares for a patient on low-molecular-weight heparin. How often should the results of the laboratory tests of clotting be monitored?
 
  1. 1 hour after each dose
  2. Daily until the appropriate level is achieved
  3. These agents do not require laboratory monitoring.
  4. 1 hour before each dose

Question 2

Overdose of which agent can be treated with protamine sulfate?
 
  1. Bivalirudin
  2. Warfarin
  3. Argatroban
  4. Heparin



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