The nurse understands that enoxaparin is frequently used for:
a. treatment of postmyocardial infarction clients.
b. prevention of strokes in middle-aged males.
c. prophylaxis for DVT in clients undergoing hip replacements.
d. preoperative medication for angiographic procedures.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not a use for enoxaparin.
B Incorrect: This is not a use for enoxaparin.
C Correct: DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is the most common complication associated with joint replacement, so enoxaparin is used as DVT prophylaxis.
D Incorrect: This is not a use for enoxaparin.
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