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armygirl

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The nurse understands that enoxaparin is frequently used for:
 
  a. treatment of postmyocardial infarction clients.
  b. prevention of strokes in middle-aged males.
  c. prophylaxis for DVT in clients undergoing hip replacements.
  d. preoperative medication for angiographic procedures.

Question 2

The nurse understands that desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is a natural hormone produced by the:
 
  a. thyroid gland. c. adrenal gland.
  b. hypothalamus. d. posterior pituitary.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is not a use for enoxaparin.
B Incorrect: This is not a use for enoxaparin.
C Correct: DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is the most common complication associated with joint replacement, so enoxaparin is used as DVT prophylaxis.
D Incorrect: This is not a use for enoxaparin.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: DDAVP is not produced by the thyroid.
B Incorrect: DDAVP is not produced by the hypothalamus.
C Incorrect: DDAVP is not produced by the adrenals.
D Correct: DDAVP is produced by the posterior pituitary.


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