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the physician prescribes a newer antithrombin medication that is given subcutaneously 15 minutes prior to hip replacement surgery for prophylaxis of dvt. which medication does the nurse anticipate administering to this client?

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OOOOO A MEDICAL QUESTION I LOVE MEDICAL STUFF! lets see i believe it would be Desirudin (Iprivask)

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Desirudin (Iprivask) is a newer antithrombin medication that is given subcutaneously 15 minutes prior to hip replacement surgery for prophylaxis of DVT. Argatroban (Acova) is incorrect because argatroban and lepirudin are indicated for prevention or treatment of low platelet counts induced by heparin therapy. Lepirudin (Refludan) is incorrect because argatroban and lepirudin are indicated for prevention or treatment of low platelet counts induced by heparin therapy. Bivalirudin (Angiomax) is incorrect because bivalirudin is administered in combination with aspirin to prevent thrombi in patients undergoing angioplasty.

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