A health care provider is contemplating the use of enoxaparin (Lovenox) for a patient requiring anticoagulant therapy. An allergy to which of the following foods could contraindicate the use of the drug?
a. Fish
b. Chicken
c. Beef
d. Pork
ANS: D
Anticoagulant drugs such as enoxaparin, dalteparin, and tinzaparin are contraindicated for use in patients with an allergy to pork.
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