Heparin: Hep-Lock (anticoagulant) - a podcast by Jon Haws RN: Critical Care Nurse & NCLEX Educator

Generic Name heparin Trade Name Hep-Lock Indication Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and treatment, low dose used to ensure patency of IV catheters Action increases the inhibitory effect of antithrombin on factor Xa Therapeutic Class anticoagulant Pharmacologic Class antithrombotic Nursing Considerations monitor for signs of bleeding monitor platelet count may cause hyperkalemia have patient report any signs […]

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