The Unmonitored Dosing for Unfractionated Heparin for Deep Vein Thrombosis

question 31

Multiple Choice

The unmonitored dosing for unfractionated heparin for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism is

• A)bolus of 60 U/kg (maximum 400 U)and then 12 U/kg/hr.
• B)175 U/kg every 24 hours.
• C)initial 333 U/kg and then 250 U/kg every 12 hours.
• D)1 mg/kg subcutaneously every 12 hours.

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