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Which medication should be injected at the same time each day and at alternating injection sites on the abdominal wall?
Which medication should be injected at the same time each day and at alternating injection sites on the abdominal wall?
What should the patient do 24 hours before a procedure?
What should the patient do 24 hours before a procedure?
When should warfarin therapy resume after a procedure?
When should warfarin therapy resume after a procedure?
When should enoxaparin be restarted after surgery?
When should enoxaparin be restarted after surgery?
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How long should both warfarin and enoxaparin therapy continue post-procedure?
How long should both warfarin and enoxaparin therapy continue post-procedure?
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When should the patient begin holding warfarin before a planned procedure?
When should the patient begin holding warfarin before a planned procedure?
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When should enoxaparin be initiated after the first missed dose of warfarin?
When should enoxaparin be initiated after the first missed dose of warfarin?
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How often can enoxaparin be dosed?
How often can enoxaparin be dosed?
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What should the patient have to ensure proper administration of bridging medications?
What should the patient have to ensure proper administration of bridging medications?
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What should the healthcare provider do to ensure thorough understanding of the bridging chart?
What should the healthcare provider do to ensure thorough understanding of the bridging chart?
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Which medication is typically prescribed for prophylaxis in patients at high risk for deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism?
Which medication is typically prescribed for prophylaxis in patients at high risk for deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism?
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What is the purpose of warfarin bridging with enoxaparin?
What is the purpose of warfarin bridging with enoxaparin?
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When is warfarin temporarily discontinued before a major invasive procedure or high-bleed-risk procedure?
When is warfarin temporarily discontinued before a major invasive procedure or high-bleed-risk procedure?
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What should be assessed before initiating bridging therapy with enoxaparin?
What should be assessed before initiating bridging therapy with enoxaparin?
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Why is dosing adjustment needed for enoxaparin in patients with renal dysfunction?
Why is dosing adjustment needed for enoxaparin in patients with renal dysfunction?
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Who can provide guidance on dosing adjustment for enoxaparin?
Who can provide guidance on dosing adjustment for enoxaparin?
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What should be taught to the patient or family caregiver regarding enoxaparin administration?
What should be taught to the patient or family caregiver regarding enoxaparin administration?
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Which type of surgery is considered a high-bleed-risk procedure?
Which type of surgery is considered a high-bleed-risk procedure?
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How long does the transition period for bridging therapy typically span?
How long does the transition period for bridging therapy typically span?
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What is the main purpose of bridging therapy with enoxaparin?
What is the main purpose of bridging therapy with enoxaparin?
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Which of the following healthcare professionals is a medication safety pharmacist?
Which of the following healthcare professionals is a medication safety pharmacist?
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Who is an RN in the cardiovascular catheterization lab?
Who is an RN in the cardiovascular catheterization lab?
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Which healthcare professional is a pharmacy resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare?
Which healthcare professional is a pharmacy resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare?
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Who is an anticoagulation pharmacist?
Who is an anticoagulation pharmacist?
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Who has disclosed no financial relationships related to the article?
Who has disclosed no financial relationships related to the article?
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Which healthcare professional is located in Edgewood, Kentucky?
Which healthcare professional is located in Edgewood, Kentucky?
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Which healthcare professional is located in Marion, Ohio?
Which healthcare professional is located in Marion, Ohio?
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Who is an RN in the cardiovascular catheterization lab?
Who is an RN in the cardiovascular catheterization lab?
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Who is a pharmacy resident?
Who is a pharmacy resident?
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Who is a medication safety pharmacist?
Who is a medication safety pharmacist?
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Which medication is typically prescribed for prophylaxis in patients at high risk for deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism?
Which medication is typically prescribed for prophylaxis in patients at high risk for deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism?
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What should the patient have to ensure proper administration of bridging medications?
What should the patient have to ensure proper administration of bridging medications?
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What is the purpose of warfarin bridging with enoxaparin?
What is the purpose of warfarin bridging with enoxaparin?
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When should the patient begin holding warfarin before a planned procedure?
When should the patient begin holding warfarin before a planned procedure?
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When is warfarin temporarily discontinued before a major invasive procedure or high-bleed-risk procedure?
When is warfarin temporarily discontinued before a major invasive procedure or high-bleed-risk procedure?
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What should be taught to the patient or family caregiver regarding enoxaparin administration?
What should be taught to the patient or family caregiver regarding enoxaparin administration?
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When should enoxaparin be initiated after the first missed dose of warfarin?
When should enoxaparin be initiated after the first missed dose of warfarin?
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Why is dosing adjustment needed for enoxaparin in patients with renal dysfunction?
Why is dosing adjustment needed for enoxaparin in patients with renal dysfunction?
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What should the healthcare provider do to ensure thorough understanding of the bridging chart?
What should the healthcare provider do to ensure thorough understanding of the bridging chart?
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How often can enoxaparin be dosed?
How often can enoxaparin be dosed?
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Which of the following is a reason for temporarily discontinuing warfarin before a major invasive procedure or high-bleed-risk procedure?
Which of the following is a reason for temporarily discontinuing warfarin before a major invasive procedure or high-bleed-risk procedure?
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What is the purpose of warfarin bridging with enoxaparin?
What is the purpose of warfarin bridging with enoxaparin?
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When should enoxaparin be initiated after the first missed dose of warfarin?
When should enoxaparin be initiated after the first missed dose of warfarin?
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What should be assessed before initiating bridging therapy with enoxaparin?
What should be assessed before initiating bridging therapy with enoxaparin?
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How long does the transition period for bridging therapy typically span?
How long does the transition period for bridging therapy typically span?
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Which medication should be injected at the same time each day and at alternating injection sites on the abdominal wall?
Which medication should be injected at the same time each day and at alternating injection sites on the abdominal wall?
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What should the patient have to ensure proper administration of bridging medications?
What should the patient have to ensure proper administration of bridging medications?
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Who can provide guidance on dosing adjustment for enoxaparin?
Who can provide guidance on dosing adjustment for enoxaparin?
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What should the healthcare provider do to ensure thorough understanding of the bridging chart?
What should the healthcare provider do to ensure thorough understanding of the bridging chart?
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Which type of surgery is considered a high-bleed-risk procedure?
Which type of surgery is considered a high-bleed-risk procedure?
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