hard · NCLEX-RN Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
0800: Client admitted with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Heparin sodium continuous IV infusion initiated at 1000 units/hr per protocol. aPTT 35 seconds (Reference: 30-40 seconds). 1000: Heparin rate increased to 1200 units/hr. aPTT 55 seconds. 1200: Client reports a 'splitting headache' and bleeding from the gums. aPTT 105 seconds.
For each timestamped laboratory value and clinical finding, click to specify if the finding indicates the Heparin therapy is subtherapeutic, therapeutic, or indicates toxicity.
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