The routine monitoring recommended for low molecular weight heparin is:
1. INR every 2 days until stable, then weekly
2. aPTT every week while on therapy
3. Factor Xa levels if the patient is pregnant
4. White blood cell count every 2 weeks
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A. Block histamine action at the receptor sites B. Decrease nausea and vomiting C. Decrease anxiety and promote sleep or rest D. Lead to more efficient contractions earlier in labor E. May decrease fetal heart rate variability
In the United States, the highest rates of mental illness are found among groups with the lowest socioeconomic status. What obstacle to effective mental health care does this represent?
A) Inefficiencies in the use of resources B) Inequities in the amount of resources C) Density of resources D) Scarcity of resources
Which side effect from an anticholinergic agent such as atropine is unexpected?
1. Dry mouth 2. Diarrhea 3. Urinary retention 4. Dilated pupils
Oral drug administration is best avoided in
a. stroke patients b. emergency c. severe nausea and vomiting d. diarrhea e. all of the above