A Patient at High Risk for Pulmonary Embolism Is Receiving

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient at high risk for pulmonary embolism is receiving Lovenox.The nurse explains to the patient:

• A) "I'm going to contact the pharmacist to see if you can take this medication by mouth."
• B) "This injection is being given to prevent blood clots from forming."
• C) "This medication will dissolve any blood clots you might get."
• D) "You should not be receiving this medication. I will contact the physician to get it stopped."

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

Interest on an investment or loan calculated on a monthly basis, where the interest earned each month is added to the principal, and future interest is based on this new amount.

Corporate Bond Fund

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Equal Annual Installments

A repayment structure where the borrower pays back a loan in fixed amounts each year until the full amount is repaid.

Compounded Annually

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