Which of the following medications should be used in the hospital for prophylactic deep venous thrombosis therapy?
a. Acetylcholine esterase
b. Albuterol
c. Aspirin
d. Heparin
ANS: D
Pharmacologic choices for prophylaxis include low-dose subcutaneous heparin, low-molecular-weight heparin, and fondaparinux.
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a. 4; 7 b. 6; 14 c. 6; 21 d. 8; 21
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a. patient ESE decreases. b. patient ESE increases. c. patient ESE increases by the square of the distance. d. there is no relationship between ESE and distance.
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