HEPARIN

Question 1

Heparin

Answer 1

10,000 units/mL
5,000 units/mL
1,000 units/mL

Common dose: 5,000 units/mL SUBCUT Q 8 - 12 hours

Question 2

Classification

Answer 2

• anticoagulant

Question 3

Action

Answer 3

• prevents thrombus formation in deep veins in legs & lungs

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

• active major bleeding
• recent history of ulcer disease
• advanced renal disease

Question 5

Side Effects

Answer 5

• observe injection site for hematomas, ecchymosis, inflammation

Question 6

Implications

Answer 6

• double check med - HIGH ALERT
• assess for signs of bleeding or hemorrhage: bleeding of gums, nosebleeds, unusual bruising, black tarry stools, hematuria, all fall w/in lab values listed below
• give into subcut tissue
• alternate injection site daily btw L&R anti/postolateral abdominal wall & upper thigh
• inject full length of needle into tissue at 45/90º angle into skin fold held btw thumb & forefinger
• lab look out: Platelets (150-400,00), PTT (20-45 sec), INR (1-3 sec)