Which is an anticoagulant given to patients?
a. Warfarin
b. Vitamin K
c. Vitamin D
d. Protamine sulfate
ANS: A
Warfarin, heparin, Coumadin, low-molecular weight dextran, and aspirin are examples of agents that provide adequate anticoagulation with a minimum of hemorrhagic complications. They prevent venous stasis to prevent DVTs and pulmonary emboli.
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a. N53.19. b. N53.19. c. N53.8. d. N53.14.
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What will be an ideal response?
The second letter of the pacemaker code tells the
A) pacemaker's response to sensed events. B) programmability of the pacemaker. C) chamber paced. D) chamber sensed.
What is the primary advantage of volume-controlled ventilation as compared to pressure-controlled ventilation?
A. VC limits and controls PIP. B. VC provides a constant minute ventilation. C. VC ensures better patient-ventilator synchrony. D. VC delivers a decelerating flow pattern.