In adjusting heparin IV dose, the subsequent dose is adjusted on the basis of raising the aPTT values to which of the following?
1. 2 to 5 seconds
2. 0.1 to 1.5 seconds
3. 1 to 2 seconds
4. 0.5 to 1.5 seconds
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In adjusted dosing, the standard heparin IV dose is used initially, but subsequent dose adjust-ments are based on raising the aPTT 2 to 5 seconds above normal level.
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