pharmacy
1 has a rapid onset of action
2 has a short duration of action
3 patient should be monitored for signs of haemorrhage
A 1, 2, 3
B 1, 2 only
C 2, 3 only
D 1 only
E 3 only
What do you know about Heparin ?
1 has a rapid onset of action
2 has a short duration of action
3 patient should be monitored for signs of haemorrhage
A 1, 2, 3
B 1, 2 only
C 2, 3 only
D 1 only
E 3 only
A is the answer and the winner is Essein.
Details Below:
When heparin is administered by intravenous or subcutaneous injection, it has
a rapid onset of action and an average halflife of 1.5 h. There is variability
in halflife ranging between 1 to 6 h depending on a number of factors such
as renal impairment and liver disease. It carries a risk of bleeding and the
patient should be monitored for signs of haemorrhage.
C
E
C
A
D