A patient admitted post-abdominal surgery develops...

HEMATOLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY CCRN Study Quiz

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A patient admitted post-abdominal surgery develops acute renal failure. He is currently on low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) for VTE prevention, and the physi- cian wants to monitor the effectiveness of the LMWH. Which of the following lab tests would be the best for monitoring LMWH?.

A. Platelet aggregometry

B. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

C. PT with INR

D. Anti-Xa assay

✔ Correct Answer:

D. Anti-Xa assay

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