A Hospitalized Patient Has an Order for Subcutaneous Heparin

question 23

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized patient has an order for subcutaneous heparin. The best location to administer this medication is the:

• A) upper arm.
• B) anterior thigh.
• C) buttock.
• D) abdomen.

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Definitions:

Logarithm

The exponent to which a base, typically 10 or e, must be raised to produce a given number.

Properties of Logarithms

The set of rules that apply to logarithmic functions, including product, quotient, and power rules.

Logarithm

The exponent or power to which a base must be raised to produce a given number, commonly used in the operations of multiplication and division in a compressed form.

Change-of-Base Formula

A formula that allows the base of a logarithm to be changed, facilitating easier calculation.