This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Aside from excessive bleeding, heparin therapy may increase the risk of a patient developing which ... (Read 73 times)

ssal

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
on: Jul 23, 2018
Aside from excessive bleeding, heparin therapy may increase the risk of a patient developing which condition?
 
  a. A decrease in urination
  b. An increase in thirst
  c. An increase in hypertension
  d. A decrease in visual acuity

Question 2

Heparin therapy is based on the patient's body weight in kilograms. Which represents the rate used for an IV bolus infusion?
 
  a. 80 units/kg
  b. 65 units/kg
  c. 5 units/kg
  d. 18 units/kg


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ngr69

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
An adverse reaction of heparin sodium is hypertension (high blood pressure).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Weight-based dosing uses the patient's body weight in kilograms with a calculated IV bolus infusion rate of 80 units/kg.


ssal

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
TY


ngr69

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.

Did you know?

Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.

Did you know?

The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.

Did you know?

Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.

Did you know?

Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.

Patient teaching: female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment Patient teaching: female genetalia and reproductive tract assessment
Risk Factors for Cancer Risk Factors for Cancer
The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled. The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
Patient Information Supplied When Scheduling Hospital Admissions Patient Information Supplied When Scheduling Hospital Admissions
Instructing a Patient on Breast Self-Examination Instructing a Patient on Breast Self-Examination
Video: Optic Nerve and Optic Disk Animation (Part 2 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library