All of the following medications may be used to prevent pulmonary emboli EXCEPT:

a. enoxaparin.
b. dalteparin.
c. tinzaparin.
d. reteplase.


D
Enoxaparin, dalteparin, and tinzaparin are all low–molecular weight heparins that are anticoagulants used in the prevention of pulmonary emboli. Reteplase is a thrombolytic used in the treatment, not prevention, of pulmonary emboli.

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Which form must be completed and filed with the federal government within three business days of the date when employment begins?

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