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A patient is admitted with thrombophlebitis and sent home on enoxaparin (Lovenox). Which statement indicates a good understanding of why enoxaparin is being administered?
 
  A) Enoxaparin inhibits the formation of additional clots.
  B) Enoxaparin eliminates certain clotting factors.
  C) Enoxaparin decreases the viscosity of blood.
  D) Enoxaparin will dissolve the existing clots.

Question 2

A patient is admitted to the emergency room after a motor vehicle accident. Which organ has the ability to eject 500 mL of blood in a response to hemorrhage?
 
  A) Pancreas
  B) Small intestine
  C) Liver
  D) Stomach


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Low molecular weight heparins prevent the development of additional clots. They do not eliminate clotting factors. LMWHs do not dissolve the clot or decrease the viscosity of blood.

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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