Heparin

Question 1

• high alert
• potent anticoagulant (prevents clotting)
• dosage is based on pt weight in kg
• subcutaneous or IV
  
  • if administered IV always use electronic pump

Answer 1

Heparin

Question 2

• 10 units per mL up to 50,000 units per mL
• low molecular weight heparin (lovenox)
  
  • prevention and treatment of DVT
• average heparin flush is 10 units per mL and never exceeds 100 units per mL
• heparin sodium for injection and heparin lock flush solution can never be used interchangeably

Answer 2

Dosage strengths

Question 3

• use TB syringe

- never round doses

Answer 3

Subcutaneous dosages

Question 4

-necessary to calculate because heparin should always be infused via electronic pump

Answer 4

Milliliter per hour

Question 5

• too large a dose can cause hemorrhage

- too low a dose can cause thrombosis or emboli

Answer 5

Safety