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A 50-year-old man has undergone a bunionectomy and has been admitted to the postsurgical unit. What aspect of the man's medical history would contraindicate the use of heparin for DVT prophylaxis?
 
  A) The man is morbidly obese.
  B) The man has a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis.
  C) The man had a myocardial infarction 18 months ago.
  D) The man has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Question 2

A child is administered metoclopramide (Reglan) for nausea. What adverse effect is likely with this medication?
 
  A) Thrombocytopenia
  B) Palpitations
  C) Malignant hyperthermia
  D) Dystonia



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Answer to Question 1

B
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GI ulcerations contraindicate the use of heparin. Obesity, diabetes, and previous MI do not rule out the safe use of heparin.

Answer to Question 2

D




Zulu123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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