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deesands

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Heparin is prescribed in:
 
  a. micrograms. c. grams.
  b. milligrams. d. USP units.

Question 2

The client who is experiencing an overdose of heparin overdosage may be treated by:
 
  a. vitamin K1. c. protamine sulfate.
  b. protamine zinc. d. aminocaproic acid.


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taylorsonier

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

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Heparin is not expressed as micrograms.
B Incorrect: Heparin is not expressed as milligrams.
C Incorrect: Heparin is not expressed as grams.
D Correct: Heparin is expressed as USP units and must be prescribed that way.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is the treatment for an overdose of warfarin.
B Incorrect: This is not an antidote for an overdose of heparin.
C Correct: This is the treatment for heparin overdose.
D Incorrect: This is a hemostatic agent.


deesands

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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