Direct Thrombin Inhibitors Include Lepirudin and Argatroban;they

question 15

Multiple Choice

Direct thrombin inhibitors include lepirudin and argatroban;they

• A)require binding to antithrombin to provide their anticoagulant effect.
• B)are usually monitored using the PT.
• C)are used when a patient develops heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
• D)bind all serine proteases.

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