An oral heparin medication might be prescribed for a patient who:
A. is at risk for embolism (clots that spontaneously form and wedge in blood vessels).
B. has thrombocytopenia.
C. is a hemophiliac.
D. has a deficiency in a clotting factor.
Answer: A. is at risk for embolism (clots that spontaneously form and wedge in blood vessels).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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A. Origin B. Insertion C. Agonist D. Antagonist
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