Why Is It Important to Not Confuse LMWH and Heparin

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to not confuse LMWH and heparin?

• A)LMWH is more effective than heparin and therefore dosing is much different between LMWH and heparin.
• B)LMWH is dosed less frequently than heparin and so confusing them could increase adverse effects.
• C)Heparin has a higher bioavailability than LMWH and should therefore be dosed accordingly to reduce unwanted adverse effects.
• D)LMWH are highly protein bound and should therefore not be confused.

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