Author Question: A patient is receiving lowmolecular-weight heparin to prevent thromboembolic complications. The ... (Read 26 times)

laurencescou · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is receiving lowmolecular-weight heparin to prevent thromboembolic complications. The nursing student asks her instructor the reason why this treatment is given instead of heparin.

What is the instructor's best explanation of the rationale for LMWH over heparin?
A) LMWH is associated with less thrombocytopenia than standard heparin.
B) LWMH is associated with stronger anticoagulant effects than standard heparin.
C) LWMH is given to patients who have a history of blood dyscrasia.
D) LWMH is more effective than standard heparin for patients with hypertension.

Question 2

A patient is being discharged from the hospital with warfarin (Coumadin) to be taken at home. Which of the following foods should the patient be instructed to avoid in his diet?

A) Eggs
B) Dairy products
C) Apples
D) Spinach

kaykay69 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Spinach is a green leafy vegetable that is high in vitamin K and will interact to prevent adequate levels of anticoagulant therapy. Eggs, dairy products, and apples are not contraindicated with warfarin.