The nurse is caring for a child who needs anticoagulation therapy. What drug is approved for pediatric use?
A) Heparin
B) Dabigatran
C) Rivaroxaban
D) Low-molecular-weight heparins
A
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Heparin is approved for pediatric use. If heparin is used, the dosage should be carefully calculated based on weight and age. It should be verified by another person before the drug is administered. Dabigatran and rivaroxaban are not approved for use in children. The safety of low-molecular-weight heparins has not been established in children.
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