Which of the following medications should be used in the hospital for prophylactic deep venous thrombosis therapy?

a. Acetylcholine esterase
b. Albuterol
c. Aspirin
d. Heparin


ANS: D
Pharmacologic choices for prophylaxis include low-dose subcutaneous heparin, low-molecular-weight heparin, and fondaparinux.

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