A Strategy for Preventing Pulmonary Embolism in Patients at Risk

question 31

Multiple Choice

A strategy for preventing pulmonary embolism in patients at risk who cannot take anticoagulants is

• A) administration of two aspirin tablets every 4 hours.
• B) infusion of thrombolytics.
• C) insertion of a vena cava filter.
• D) subcutaneous heparin administration every 12 hours.

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Definitions:

Reaction Sequence

A specific series of chemical reactions that leads to the synthesis of desired compounds.

Butanoic Acid

A carboxylic acid with the formula C4H8O2, known for its unpleasant odor, found naturally in plant and animal fats.

2-Pentanone

A five-carbon ketone with the formula CH3COCH2CH2CH3, used as a solvent in various industrial applications.

Thionyl Chloride

A reagent used in organic synthesis for transforming carboxylic acids into acyl chlorides or converting alcohols into alkyl chlorides.