Post operatively, Susan is gorggy but able open her eyes to your voice and state her own name. Susans Daughter asks about the purpose of enoxaparin (Lovenox) that the nurse is about to administer.Which response is correct?

PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY

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Post operatively, Susan is gorggy but able open her eyes to your voice and state her own name. Susan’s Daughter asks about the purpose of enoxaparin (Lovenox) that the nurse is about to administer.Which response is correct?

A	“It dissolves any blood clots that may have occurred during the night.”
B	“it is an anti-platelet drug that is given to prevent venous blood clots.
C	It is a type of anticoagulant that is given to prevent venous blood clots.
D	It is a salicylate drug and will help with Susan’s osteoarthritic pain.

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Blood clots after surgery are a risk for any patient, and being overweight can increase the risk significantly. Lovenox (generic: enoxaparin) is a short-acting, injectable blood thinner that is frequently used after surgery to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Detailed explanation-2: -Lovenox’s mechanism of action Lovenox is a blood thinner containing a low molecular weight heparin. The drug binds and accelerates the activity of antithrombin III, an enzyme which causes blood to clot by acting on a blood protein called fibrinogen. It also inhibits coagulation factors Xa and IIa.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stay away from rough sports or other situations where you could be bruised, cut, or injured. Brush and floss your teeth gently. Be careful when using sharp objects, including razors and fingernail clippers. Enoxaparin may cause bleeding problems.

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