Enoxaparin (Lovenox)

Question 1

Teach patients taking enoxaparin to report ____________ and/or _______________ in lower extremities if receiving spinal anesthesia

Answer 1

numbness, weakness

Question 2

While taking enoxaparin, avoid these four products unless approved by prescriber

Answer 2

OTC, Rx, supplements, herbal

Question 3

Enoxaparin is given in this route in this location

Answer 3

subcutaneous, abdomen

Question 4

Enoxaparin is used to prevent _____________

Answer 4

thrombosis

Question 5

When giving enoxaparin, assess for signs of _____________, _____________, and _____________ as well as _________________ reactions.

Answer 5

bleeding, anaphylaxis, angioedema, injection site

Question 6

Teach patients taking enoxaparin about ______________ precautions and to report manifestations

Answer 6

bleeding

Question 7

When giving enoxaparin, monitor ___________ and ___________ studies

Answer 7

blood, clotting

Question 8

Enoxaparin has a black box warning to assess for ____________________ in those who have received spinal anesthesia

Answer 8

neurosymptoms