Test Bank Docx Chapter 16 Horntvedt Heparin Administration - Dosage Calculations 2e Test Bank by Tracy Horntvedt. DOCX document preview.
Heparin Administration
Chapter 16
- The major difference between unfractionated heparin (UH) and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) is related to the:
- Size of the molecules—UH is a large molecule compared with LMWH.
- Source of the drug—UH is derived from bovine lungs and LMWH is derived from pig intestines.
- Testing of effectiveness—Serum levels of LMWH must be done every 2 days during therapy.
- Route of administration—LMWH cannot be administered subcutaneously.
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