Why Do You Think Mrs

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why do you think Mrs. Gonzalez was prescribed heparin, an anticoagulant?

• A) to enhance hematopoiesis
• B) to inhibit release of erythopoietin
• C) to enhance the formation of clots
• D) to increase vascular spasms
• E) to inhibit the formation of clots

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