After receiving IV heparin anticoagulant therapy, pts are generally not discharged from the hospital without a prescription and instructions for which drug?

a. protamine sulfate
b. prednisone (deltasone)
c. warfarin (coumadin)
d. oral heparin


Answer: c. warfarin (coumadin)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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