A Strategy for Preventing Pulmonary Embolism in Patients at Risk

question 31

Multiple Choice

A strategy for preventing pulmonary embolism in patients at risk who cannot take anticoagulants is

• A) administration of two aspirin tablets every 4 hours.
• B) infusion of thrombolytics.
• C) insertion of a vena cava filter.
• D) subcutaneous heparin administration every 12 hours.

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Agent

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Indemnify The Agent

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