Which of the following is the most likely medication prescribed after a pulmonary embolus (PE) is diagnosed?
a. Wafarin.
b. Heparin.
c. Streptokinase.
d. Aspirin.
b
The individual with a diagnosed PE will be commenced on anticoagulation therapy, most usually heparin.
The regimen may be changed once the international nor
malised ratio (INR) is stabilised by oral anticoagulants such
as warfarin.
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a. fat. b. protein. c. carbohydrate. d. energy.
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