After teaching a group of nursing students about heparins, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as an example of a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH)? Select all that apply
A) Dalteparin
B) Streptokinase
C) Enoxaparin
D) Warfarin
E) Tinzaparin
Ans: A, C, E
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Dalteparin, enoxaparin, and tinzaparin are all examples of LMWHs. Streptokinase is a thrombolytic; warfarin is an oral anticoagulant.
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