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Sufayan.ah

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Indications for the nurse to administer heparin include what? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Treatment of hemophilia
  B) Prevention and treatment of pulmonary emboli
  C) Treatment of atrial fibrillation with embolization
  D) Prevention and treatment of venous thrombosis
  E) Diagnosis and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a pregnant patient diagnosed with pregnancy-induced diabetes. What antidiabetic agent is best suited for administration to this patient?
 
  A) Metformin
  B) Acarbose
  C) Insulin
  D) Glyburide



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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E
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Indications include prevention and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary emboli, treatment of atrial fibrillation with embolization, and diagnosis and treatment of DIC. Heparin is not given to patients with hemophilia because the drug would worsen bleeding.

Answer to Question 2

C
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Insulin therapy is the best choice for patients with diabetes during pregnancy and lactation, which are times of high stress and metabolic demands. Oral antidiabetic medications are contraindicated during pregnancy so metformin, acarbose, and glyburide are not the best choices.





 

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