A Patient Who Will Undergo Surgery in Implant a Biosynthetic

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who will undergo surgery in implant a biosynthetic heart valve asks the primary care NP whether any medications will be necessary postoperatively.The NP should tell the patient that it will be necessary to take:

• A) daily low-dose aspirin for 1 year.
• B) heparin injections as needed based on activated partial thromboplastin time levels.
• C) lifelong warfarin combined with enoxaparin as needed.
• D) warfarin for 3 months postoperatively plus long-term aspirin.

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