low molecular weight heparins

Question 1

Heparin preparations composed of molecules
that are shorter than those found in
unfractionated heparin is what type of heparin

Answer 1

low molecular weight heparins

Question 2

what is the protocol for checking aPTT for heparin

Answer 2

every 4 to 6 hrs

Question 3

low molecular weight heparins are used to prevent

Answer 3

prevent DVT after surgery and ischemic complications

Question 4

low molecular weight heparins are used after what types of surgery to prevent DVT

Answer 4

knee and hip replacement

Question 5

low molecular weight heparins are used to prevent ischemic complications such as

Answer 5

unstable angina, non–Q-wave myocardial
infarction (MI), and ST-elevation MI (STEMI)

Question 6

low molecular weight heparins are also used for established _______

Answer 6

established DVT

Question 7

enoxaparin is a drug that is what type of heparin

Answer 7

low molecular weight heparin

Question 8

what should you not do with enoxaparin

Answer 8

don’t aspirate

Question 9

what should you not expel when administering heparin

Answer 9

don’t expel air bubble of prefilled syringe

Question 10

enoxaparin is a prophylaxis for

Answer 10

prophylaxis for DVT