Pharmacology exam 3 Question solutions with detailed answers
Anticoagulants - prevent blood clot formation -heparin, enoxaparin, warfarin Heparin treats - Evolving stroke, PE, massive DVT Complications of heparin - Toxicity, hemorrhage(secondary to heparin toxicity), epidural/spinal hematoma, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, hypersensitivity Nursing actions involving heparin - Monitor vital signs, advise patient to look for s/s of bleeding, MONITOR APTT, check for toxicity and discontinue other meds that effect coagulation Labs regarding Heparin - APTT, platelet, BUN, creatinine
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